1832British Parliament Passes the Great Reform Act

The British Parliament passes the Great Reform Act.
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🤝 Act of Union Establishes the Kingdom of Great Britain

The Act of Union is passed, merging the Scottish and English Parliaments, thus establishing the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Act of Union Establishes the Kingdom of Great Britain (1707)
UnionPolitical HistoryBritish IslesParliamentMonarchyGovernance
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

📜 Repeal of Test & Corporation Acts in Britain

Prime Minister Robert Peel secures repeal of Test & Corporation Acts, This gives religious liberty to Nonconformists in Britain but deeply splits Tory party.
Repeal of Test & Corporation Acts in Britain (1828)
Religious FreedomRobert PeelBritish PoliticsPolitical ReformCivil Liberties
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🗳️ British Parliament Passes the Great Reform Act

The British Parliament passes the Great Reform Act.
British Parliament Passes the Great Reform Act (1832)
Political ReformParliamentSuffrageVoting RightsDemocracy
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

🗳️ Chartist Movement Emerges in Britain

1838–1857: Chartism a working-class reform movement in Britain.
Chartist Movement Emerges in Britain (1838)
Working ClassPolitical ReformSuffrageSocial ReformPolitical Activism
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🧑‍⚕️ Lunacy Act Passed in British Parliament

Lunacy Act 1845 passes through Parliament.
Lunacy Act Passed in British Parliament (1845)
Mental HealthLawSocial ReformMedicineParliamentPublic Health
United KingdomUnited Kingdom