Age of Reform

By Evan007

  • Catholic Emancipation Act passed by Parliament

    Catholic Emancipation Act passed by Parliament
    Daniel O'Conell founded the Catholic Association to start a campaign for emancipating Catholics.

  • Great Reform Act is passed by Parliament

    Great Reform Act is passed by Parliament
    Wide ranging changes to the electoral system of England and Wales.

  • Slavery is Banned in All British Colonies

    Slavery is Banned in All British Colonies
    Abolishment throughout the British Empire

  • Queen Victoria ascends to the throne

    Queen Victoria ascends to the throne
    Queen Victoria ascends to the throne of Great Britain

  • Irish Potato Famine Begins

    Irish Potato Famine Begins
    Potato Blight ravaged the potato crop in ireland and 1 million people died.

  • Second Reform Act is passed by Parliament

    Second Reform Act is passed by Parliament
    It enfranchised the urban male working class in England and Wales.

  • Use of Secret Ballot in Great Britain passes

    Use of Secret Ballot in Great Britain passes
    It substantially reduced the cost of campaigning

  • Queen Victoria dies

    Queen Victoria dies
    A trajic day for Britain

  • All women 30 and older gain the right to vote

    All women 30 and older gain the right to vote
    A national movement that began in 1872

  • British Parliament ends all public hangings

    British Parliament ends all public hangings
    No more public hangings for capital offense.