Britain protest (depth) Flashcards
When was the London corresponding society around?
1792-1793
What were the Aims of the London Corresponding society?
Advocated for universal suffrage for men
What tactics did the London Correspond society utilize?
Pamphlets, meetings, correspondence with similar groups
What impact did he London Corresponding Society have upon reform in Britain?
Raised awareness of inequality but ultimately the leaders were prosecuted
When was the Spa fields meeting?
1816
What were the aims of the spa fields meetings?
to highlight the economic distress caused by the Napoleonic Wars and advocate for political reform.
What tactics were used in the Spa Fields Meeting?
Mass meeting, one faction turned to rioting and looting
What was the impact of the Spa fields meeting?
Demonstrated public discontent, gave gov justification to crack down on radical groups
When was the Pentridge rising?
1817
What were the aims of the Pentridge Rising
Overthrow the government and establish a revolutionary regime
What were the tactics used is the Pentridge Rising (1817)
Armed uprising, infiltrated by spies undermined the effort
Impact of the Pentridge Rising?
Failed rebellion, the leaders were executed or transported & it showed the vulnerability of radical groups
When was the Peterloo Massacre
1819
What were the aims of the Peterloo massacre
Advocated for parliamentary reform
relief of economic hardship
What were the tactics used in the Peterloo Massacre
Peaceful demonstration
