Britain : Parliamentary reform Flashcards
UCAS
1
Q
What were the Chartist demands?
A
Universal suffrage for all men over 21.
Secret ballot.
Annual parliaments.
Abolition of property qualification for MPs.
MP wages.
Constituencies equally sized
2
Q
What was the Chartist organisation called?
A
The National Charter Association (NCA).
3
Q
When was the NCA formed?
A
July 1840
4
Q
How long did the NCA last?
A
12 years
5
Q
Why did the NCA fail?
A
There was a lack of money as members couldn’t afford membership.
6
Q
Why else did the NCA fail?
A
Was not freaky enough :(
7
Q
What were two opposing attitudes within chartists?
A
Moral force chartists
Physical force chartist
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