A2+British+History

HY2  UNIT 1 The reforms of the Great Ministry, 1841-1846. Causes and effects of the repeal of the Corn Laws. The 1867 Reform Act and Tory Democracy. Disraelian Conservatism in action, 1874-1880. || Consequences: || The significance and consequences of the main developments in the Conservative Party to 1880 ||
 * General topic 1: || The Conservatives in the age of Peel and Disraeli, 1834-1880 ||
 * Focus: || The main developments in the Conservative party in this period. ||
 * Origins: || The nature and ideas of the Conservative Party in 1841 ||
 * Key issues: || Peel’s effectiveness as a party leader, 1834-1846
 * Significance /

UNIT 2 The expanding appeal of Liberalism in Wales and the election of 1868 Gladstone's first ministry, 1868-1874 Gladstone's attitude to foreign and imperial affairs. Gladstone's second ministry, 1880-1885. The decision for Home Rule for Ireland, 1885-1886. || Consequences: || The significance and consequences of the main developments in the Liberal Party to 1886 ||
 * General topic 2: || The development of Liberalism, 1846-1886 ||
 * Focus: || The main developments in the Liberal party in this period. ||
 * Origins: || The main ideas of Gladstonian Liberalism. ||
 * Key issues: || Gladstone's role as Chancellor of the Exchequer and his attitude to Parliamentary reform.
 * Significance /

** SYNOPTIC QUESTION ** OUTLINE UNIT 2 Political protest and the radical challenge after 1815 The causes and impact of Chartism The extent and importance of legislation on Parliamentary reform || Consequences: || The significance and consequences of the main developments in Parliamentary reform to 1886 ||
 * Outline theme 2: || Parliamentary Reform, c.1780-1886 ||
 * Focus: || A study of the main developments in Parliamentary reform ||
 * Origins: || The Parliamentary and electoral systems in the late eighteenth century ||
 * Key Issues: || Reasons for the growth of the Parliamentary reform movement.
 * Significance /
 * Podcasts**

[|Nick Robinson's Prime Ministers]- series including 20 min progs on Peel and Disraeli [|Parliament.uk] - conversation about Gladstone

Probably over the top, but there are a few linked "In Our Time"s

Great Reform Act - @http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00flwh9 Peterloo - @http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p003k9l7