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Whigs, Tories and the beginning of party politics
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To govern effectively after 1689, the monarch needed ministers who could win a majority of votes in Parliament. Two main groups formed in Parliament, the Whigs and the Tories, and this was the beginning of party politics. The modern Conservative Party is still sometimes called the Tories.
Memory tip: Two early parties: Whigs and Tories. 'Tories' still nickname the Conservatives today.
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Select the TWO main groups in Parliament that marked the beginning of party politics.
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