In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 6, Episode 5, we delve into Chapter 5 of Norman Lowe's 'Mastering Modern British History (Fourth Edition)'. Join us as we explore the tumultuous Whig governments from 1833 to 1841, examining their key legislative achievements such as the abolition of slavery, the Poor Law Amendment Act, and the Municipal Corporations Act. We'll discuss the political landscape, including the reigns of William IV and Queen Victoria, the 'Bedchamber Crisis', and the growing pressures for social change from groups like the Benthamite Radicals and the Humanitarian movement. Discover the internal divisions within the Whig party, the challenges they faced in understanding economic and social problems, and the mounting opposition from various segments of society, particularly concerning the harshness of the new Poor Law. Finally, we'll break down the reasons behind the Whigs' significant defeat in the 1841 general election, highlighting the rise of the united Conservative party under Robert Peel.