Pressure Groups Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the Ten Hour movement led by?
A
Ashley Cooper, Richard Oastler and George Bull
2
Q
What were the aims of the Ten Hour Movement?
A
Reduce the working day for workers
3
Q
What did the protests teach?
A
That more organised and less violent approaches were more effective
4
Q
What were the results?
A
In 1833 Parliament passed the Factory Act. It didn’t grant 10 hours but did make changes to child labour
5
Q
When was the Ten Hour Movement?
A
1830s and 40s
6
Q
When was the Ten Hour Act passed?
A
1847
