Government response to unrest Flashcards
1
Q
What were the Six Acts
A
The Six Acts of 1819 were implemented as a repressive response to the Peterloo Massacre.
2
Q
Training Prevention Act
A
Banned Citizens from training to use firearms
3
Q
Seizure of arms Act
A
Increased power to magistrates to search any private property for weapons, seize them, and arrest the owners.
4
Q
Seditious Meetings Act
A
Banned Public Meeting of 50+ people regarding political reform
5
Q
Blasphemous and Seditious Libels Act
A
Allowed for greater control of press, toughened existing laws, maximum sentenced increased to 14 years.
6
Q
Newspaper and Stamp Duties Act
A
Imposed stamp duty on popular press.
