Unit 1D Britain, c1785 c1870: democracy, protest and reform

Descriptions and examples of the aims and tactics used by the WSPU. Chronological events of the WSPU's evolving campaign. Attitudes and responses of various political parties to WSPU demands and militant tactics. Notes on the Conciliation Bills introduced by parliament. Summaries of the roles of individuals in the WSPU (the Pankhursts). Detailed examples of WSPU support and brief discussion of whether the WSPU was successful.

Definitions of The Triple Alliance, The Council of Action and various specific Trade Unions (AEU and TGWU). Summarises the reasons, events and outcomes of the Glasgow Rent Strike, the 40 Hour Strike, the General Strike and Black Friday.

Summary of the reasons for the three Contagious Diseases Acts, the impacts of the Acts, key figures in their introduction and repeal, and the arguments for their repeal.

An essay plan in response to the question 'How far do you agree that the passing of the 1832 Representation of the People Act was the key turning point in the development of parliamentary democracy in the years 1819–1928?'