Age of Reform

By MDog14

  • Catholic Emancipation Act is Passed by Parliament

    Catholic Emancipation Act is Passed by Parliament
    The act was passed by Parliament in 1829.

  • Great Reform Act (1st reform act) is Passed by British Parliament

    Great Reform Act (1st reform act) is Passed by British Parliament
    In 1832, the first reform act for British Parliament was passed.

  • Slavery is Banned in all British Colonies

    Slavery is Banned in all British Colonies
    The Slavery Abolition Act became a thing in 1833 banning slavery in British colonies.

  • Queen Victoria Ascends to the Throne

    Queen Victoria Ascends to the Throne
    In 1837, Queen Victoria ascended to the throne. She ruled the UK for over 63 years, which is longer than any other British monarch.

  • Irish Potato Famine Begins

    Irish Potato Famine Begins
    It mysteriously began in September of 1845.

  • Use of Secret Ballot in Great Britain Passes

    Use of Secret Ballot in Great Britain Passes
    The secret ballot is a voting method in which a voter's choice in an election are confidential.

  • British Parliament Ends All Public Hangings

    British Parliament Ends All Public Hangings
    In 1864, British Pariliament ends all public hangings.

  • Second Reform Act is Passed by British Parliament

    Second Reform Act is Passed by British Parliament
    The act was passed in 1867. It emboldened the forces in Britain.

  • Queen Victoria Dies

    Queen Victoria Dies
    Jan 21, 1901 Queen Victoria dies at the age 81.

  • All Women 30 and Older Gain the Right to Vote in Great Britain

    All Women 30 and Older Gain the Right to Vote in Great Britain
    All women 30 and older gain the right to vote in Great Britain