Tories and Whigs fight for control as political parties in Britain (jan 1, 1680 – jan 1, 1850)
Description:
Two political parties of England. Tory ministers largely dominated government and no desire to change existing political and electoral system, while Whigs had support of industrial middle class and wanted progress.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1680
jan 1, 1850
~ 170 years