11: Pressure For Change

Question 1

What pressure groups were around at this time?

Answer 1

Luddites
Radicals
Anti-Slavery movement
Methodism
Socialists

Question 2

When did the Luddite riots start?

Answer 2

1811

Question 3

Describe the events at Spa Fields (Peterloo Massacre)

Answer 3

1819
Henry Hunt was giving a speech about reform which unnerved local magistrates
11 people were killed when constables intervened

Question 4

Who led the anti-slavery movement?

Answer 4

William Wilberforce

Question 5

What did the abolition of slavery movement achieve at this time?

Answer 5

1807 Abolition of Slavery Act - Ended the trading of slaves

1833 - New Abolition of Slavery Act

Question 6

When did the Methodist movement take off?

Answer 6

1790

Question 7

Why were Methodists seen to be dangerous by government?

Answer 7

They believed that all men were equal

Question 8

When were Methodist preachers given the same rights as Anglican clergy?

Answer 8

1812

Question 9

Who was one of the leaders in early socialism and how did he put his beliefs into practice?

Answer 9

Robert Owen

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