Palmerston died in 1865, and after a brief ministry led by Russell, Derby returned to power. In 1866, Victoria attended the State Opening of Parliament for the first time since Albert's death. The following year she supported the passing of the Reform Act 1867 which doubled the electorate by extending the franchise to many urban working men, though she was not in favour of votes for women. Derby resigned in 1868, to be replaced by Benjamin Disraeli, who charmed Victoria. "Everyone likes flattery," he said, "and when you come to royalty you should lay it on with a trowel." With the phrase "we authors, Ma'am", he complimented her. Disraeli's ministry only lasted a matter of months, and at the end of the year his Liberal rival, William Ewart Gladstone, was appointed prime minister. Victoria found Gladstone's demeanour far less appealing; he spoke to her, she is thought to have complained, as though she were "a public meeting rather than a woman". COUNT 20
QSN1 Who died in 1865? ANS1 Palmerston QSN2 Who resigned in 1868? ANS2 Derby QSN3 How long was Disraeli in office? ANS3 matter of months QSN4 Who was Disraeli's rival? ANS4 William Ewart Gladstone QSN5 What political view did Gladstone hold? ANS5 Liberal QSN6 What year did Palmerston die? ANS6 1865 QSN7 Who let the ministry for a very short time after the death of Palmerston? ANS7 Russell QSN8 Who returned to power after Russels brief rule of the ministry? ANS8 Derby QSN9 Following Alberts death, what was the first year that Victoria attended the State opening of Parliment? ANS9 1866 QSN10 Who replaced Derby after his resignation? ANS10 Benjamin Disraeli QSN11 What year did Pamerston die?  ANS11 1865 QSN12 What event did Victoria attend in 1866 for the first time following Albert's death? ANS12 State Opening of Parliament QSN13 What Act by Victoria granted the ability to vote to working men, but not women?  ANS13 Reform Act 1867 QSN14 Who replaced Derby when he resigned in 1868?  ANS14 Benjamin Disraeli QSN15 What Liberal replaced Disraeli after only a few short months in office?  ANS15 William Ewart Gladstone QSN16 When did Palmerston die? ANS16 1865 QSN17 Who was ultimately returned to office after Palmerston's death? ANS17 Derby QSN18 When did Derby resign? ANS18 1868 QSN19 Who was Derby's replacement? ANS19 Benjamin Disraeli QSN20 How long did Disralei last in office? ANS20 only lasted a matter of months