1831 Election: Why did the Tory party lose?
- They were out of time with the growing demand for reform.
- The impact if the 1830 revolution in France.
- Economic factors (slump hitting agriculture and industry, irregular employment, low wages, new machinery, income tax).
- Earl Grey's leadership.
- Divisions and policy differences within the Tory party.
Reasons for riots and violence 1830-1832.
- Swing riots due to poor harvests. (Widespread outbreak of burning of hayricks and barns, attacks on parsons and the smashing of mill machinery).
- Agrarian discontent mixed with political concerns.
- Middle classes wanted more political involvement.
- Working class discontent.
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