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1867 Tory Seamanship

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1867 Tory Seamanship

The Abandoned! or Tory Seamanship The Constitution lies wrecked and adrift. A comment on Disraelis Reform Act, which extended the franchise. Date: 1867

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1867 Abandoned Adrift Comment Constitution Disraeli Extended Franchise Lies Reform Seamanship Tory Wrecked


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1867: Tory Seamanship - The Abandoned! or Tory Seamanship: A Comment on Disraeli's Reform Act This powerful and thought-provoking political cartoon, published in 1867, depicts the British Constitution lying wrecked and adrift in the sea, with a group of Tory politicians rowing away from the scene, leaving it behind. The caption reads "Tory Seamanship," a scathing commentary on the recently passed Reform Act, which extended the franchise to include the working class. The image of the Constitution in distress was a common metaphor used in political cartoons of the time to represent the instability and uncertainty of the political climate in Britain during the mid-19th century. The fact that the Tories, the conservative political party of the time, are shown abandoning the Constitution highlights their perceived lack of commitment to the needs of the people and their disregard for the democratic process. The Reform Act of 1867, also known as the Second Reform Act, was a significant moment in British history as it expanded the electorate by approximately 2 million men, doubling the number of voters in the country. The act was a response to growing demands for political reform and the increasing unrest caused by the social and economic changes of the Industrial Revolution. Despite the positive impact of the Reform Act, it was a contentious issue at the time, with many opponents arguing that it would lead to the rise of the working class and the decline of the traditional aristocratic order. This cartoon reflects the fears and anxieties of those who saw the Reform Act as a dangerous departure from the established order and a threat to the power and privilege of the Tory elite.

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