Age of Reform

Catholic Emancipation Act

Apr 28, 1829

Parliament passed the Catholic Emancipation Act in 1829. This allowed the Irish to vote and hold a position in office.

Great Reform Act

Apr 28, 1832

The Reform Act of 1832 redistrubuted seats in the house of commons, enlarged the electorate, and kept property requirement for voting. The chartist Movement failed.

Slavery Banned

Apr 28, 1833

During Britains century of Reform, the Campaign against Slavery led to the ban of all slavery in British colonies.

Queen Victoria Ascends to the Throne

Apr 28, 1837

In 1837, Queen Victoria begins her reign over Britain.

Irish Potato Famine

Apr 28, 1845

The Irish potato famine began in 1845. 3/4 of all crops were shipped out to England, causing the food left for the Irish to be very minimal. Other unaffected crops were also shipped out during the famine. This left great bitterness toward England.

Second Reform Act

Apr 28, 1867

Parlaiment passed a second reform act in 1867. This granted all working men the right to vote and doubled the size of the electorate.

Public Hangings Ended

Apr 28, 1868

British Parliament ended all public hangings.

Use of Secret Ballot

Apr 28, 1880

In 1880, the use of the secret ballot began in Britain. This meant people could cast their vote and it would be anonymous.

Queen Victoria Dies

Apr 28, 1901

Queen Victoria's Rule ends when she dies in 1901.

Women Gain Right to Vote

Apr 28, 1918

All women over the age of 30 gain the right to vote in 1918 in Britain.