1838- 1840 Flashcards
Who owned the northern star?
Feargus O’Connor
What was the national convention?
A discussion forum after the the rejection of the first petition
What was planned after the rejection of the first petition?
A sacred month
Why did the sacred month fail?
No local plans, limited support (lose pay)
How many joined the Newport rising
10,000
Who were the marchers in the Newport rising?
Miners and iron workers
How many protestors were killed during the Newport rising?
20
How did the Newport rising help the authorities?
Gave the authorities excuse to arrest leaders
How did the Newport rising change the approach to chartism
It showed the dangers of violence and showed that the authorities would fire soon them
What was the municipal corporations act and when was it passed?
Passed in 1835- it abolished most rotten boroughs
How many signatures did the first petition get?
1.25 million
How many copies was the northern star selling a week?
50,000
What was the result of the first petition in parliament?
235 to 46 (rejected)
