1840- 1842 Reaction to Failure Flashcards
What was the organisation set up in July 1940?
The national charter association
How did the NCA help Chartism?
Helped to create unity in the movement, 1d weekly subscription, 50,000 members
What was the result of the second petition in parliament?
287 to 49 (rejected)
How many signatures did the second petition have?
3.3 million
What did the second petition lead to within the movement?
Discontent grew with no agreed alternative strategy
What was the economic situation like in July 1842?
Economic depression was at its worst.
What did the economic depression in 1842 lead to?
The Plug riots
How many troops did general napier have?
6000
Why were general Napier’s troops so effective?
They could move around the country quickly using the newly built railways
How did the conservative government deal with the protestors during the plug riots?
Mass arrests
What happened between 1842 and 1843 which ended the plug riots?
Good harvest, economic depression lifted
