Causes of Chartism Flashcards
When was the Great Reform Act?
1832
What Association was formed in 1836 that heralded the beginnings of the Chartist movement?
The London Working Men’s Association
When was the People’s Charter published?
1838
When was the First Chartist petition presented to parliament?
1839
What were the 6 points on the People’s Charter?
Vote for all men, secret ballot, payment for MPs, no property qualification for MPs, equal constitutencies, annual parliaments
What was presented to parliament by the Chartists in 1842?
2nd Chartist Petition
Who drew up the Chartist Land Plan?
Fergus O’Connor
When was the Third and final Chartist petition presented to parliament?
1848
What was Chartism?
A broad based political and social movement 1836-1850
Why did the Great Reform Act create the Chartist movement?
Because, although they had joined with the middle-classes to demand reform of the political system they did not gain from the act.
What 2 other acts of parliament contributed to the rise of Chartism in the 1830s?
Poor Law Amendment Act 1834
Factory Act 1833
Who founded the London Working Men’s Association?
William Lovett, Thomas Attwood
What were the Plug Pot Riots of 1842?
Striking boilermen removed the boiler plugs of steam engines to stop factories running
What section of the working-class made up the majority of Chartists?
Craftsmen and skilled workers
Name 2 ‘moral force’ chartists.
William Lovett, Thomas Attwood
Name 2 ‘physical force’ chartists.
Fergus O’Connor, James Bronterre O’Brien, George Julian Harney
How many signatures did the First Chartist petition hold?
1,230,958