Representation and Democracy in Britain 1830-1931

arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh

anyone else doing this exam in june?

what kind of questions can they ask?

g_star_raw_1989

Ive got it and I've got the full list of every question asked from 2002, however, at this moment I cant be bothered to find it and post it.

Maybe later.. :eyeball:

Reply 2

Bloodstreaks

I'm doing that paper. Just typed up six pages of notes for it too :biggrin:

Reply 3

AmyJ

18

I loathe and detest this unit... thank God the synoptic is the Cold War

Reply 4

piiineapple

1

buahaha i love this unit :biggrin:

and me too for typing up notes
i have colours and pictures too :biggrin:

*special laugh*

Reply 5

beckie :)

OP

6

i hate it!
read my textbooks over and over
typed up notes, different colours/pictures/fonts, THE LOT!
just does not seem to want to go in my head at all
grrr
:frown:

Reply 6

piiineapple

1

i say that i love it when to be honest all i know is 'the first reform act was in 1832. it was a start.' and 'the second one was in 1867. it followed on a bit'

it's a deep and profound love

Reply 7

allieRAWR!

14

I'm pretty impartial to it tbh. It's gotten to the point where I'm doing it for the grade and competent enough to not find it horriby difficult.

Though, it seems as if we're doing this topic just to do it (I've done pure US History since college), which I dislike. Meh.

Reply 8

username222092

This topic makes me :eek3:

....

I like the era (nice change from dictators which make up the rest of our course) but i just can't get the hang of the essay technique...grr

g_star_raw_1989: If you could put up the essay qu's I'd be v v v grateful!

Reply 9

albolton

Yes, past papers would be a great help!

Reply 10

g_star_raw_1989

15

Okay, I cant be bothered to type the list of 15 questions but I'll do a few with the year they came up.

In the period 1830-1931, both the improved organisation of existing political parties and the emergence of new ones are best explained by changes in the electoral system. How far do you agree with this judgement " (2008)

To what extent was pressure for reform outside parliament the key factor in determining changes in the size and compostion of the electorate in 1830-1931 ? (2008)

To what extent was the declinig politicla power of the aristocracy the key factor in the development of a represetative system of parliamentary goverment in Britain 1832-1931 ? (2007)

To what extent did the develpment in politcal parties reflect the chnages made to the size and composition of the electorate in Britian in the period 1830--1931 ? (2007)

Okay, I cant be bothered to type out anymore.

However, I can tell you that in every paper since 2002 there has been a question on the "development/transformation" of politcal parties, usually linked to the changes in electoral system/extension of the franchise as a stated factor.

Reply 11

MsP

12

Im finding this unit so hard! Our teacher is no help at all
I feel so confused, could anyone help and tell me what the main things are that i need to know?

Reply 12

Gamer99

8

I'm so screwed. I only know what each reform did, why it was passed and how they impacted on the political parties.

Also why did the political parties change other than reform?

Reply 13

Mogaloo

Gamer99

I'm so screwed. I only know what each reform did, why it was passed and how they impacted on the political parties.

Also why did the political parties change other than reform?

After discussing how the earlier reforms changed the nature of the Political Parties and their organization, make sure you discuss the emergence of the Labour Party after 1900 as a result of these and how this affected the system of representation (: That should take up a fairly hefty part of the essay as the growing influence of the Labour party caused the Liberals to pass the 1918 act.

Reply 14

Gamer99

8

Mogaloo

After discussing how the earlier reforms changed the nature of the Political Parties and their organization, make sure you discuss the emergence of the Labour Party after 1900 as a result of these and how this affected the system of representation (: That should take up a fairly hefty part of the essay as the growing influence of the Labour party caused the Liberals to pass the 1918 act.

Ahh right. Thanks for that.

Do I need to mention 1846 Corn Law (and its split) and Irish home rule then? What would these fall under seeing they are not related to changes in the electorate? just other?

I'm still not seeing how the rise of the labour party as a counter argument isn't related to changes in the electorate - seeing 1884 effectively generated its userbase?

Reply 15

g_star_raw_1989

15

Gamer99

Ahh right. Thanks for that.

Do I need to mention 1846 Corn Law (and its split) and Irish home rule then? What would these fall under seeing they are not related to changes in the electorate? just other?

I'm still not seeing how the rise of the labour party as a counter argument isn't related to changes in the electorate - seeing 1884 effectively generated its userbase?

Extension of the franchise is the key factor in the rise of Labour, as well as the development of all other parties. Ths is the most important facotr but there is 5/6 others that you need to include in an question on political parties.

Reply 16

Gamer99

8

g_star_raw_1989

Extension of the franchise is the key factor in the rise of Labour, as well as the development of all other parties. Ths is the most important facotr but there is 5/6 others that you need to include in an question on political parties.

Can you name them? I'm so weak in this area and despite reading the book and notes I can't seem to extract them.

Reply 17

g_star_raw_1989

15

Gamer99

Can you name them? I'm so weak in this area and despite reading the book and notes I can't seem to extract them.

Determination of the aristocracy to retain power
Role of indivuduals
Changes in political theory .. e.g you link the growth of socialist ideas to development of Labour
Extra-parliamentary pressure
Changing Socio-economic situation eg.. growth of middle-class

Reply 18

albolton

Does anyone the grade boundaries for this unit?
I know they change, but roundabouts?

Thanks...

Reply 19

thunderpirate001

Would I be able to retake this module next year?

According to the Edexcel website It seems like they are switching over to a new history curriculum.

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