Key Dates Flashcards
When was the French Revolution?
1789 - French Revolution
With whom did a war begin in 1793?
War with France begins in 1793
When was the Speenhamland welfare relief system adopted which aims to give relief to the poor based on the price of bread and the number of children a man had?
1795 - Speenhamland welfare relief system adopted
Who took over the mills at New Lanark in 1799?
Robert Owen takes over mills at New Lanark in 1799
When was the Combinations Act passed?
1800 - Combinations Act passed
Who was proclaimed the emperor of France in 1804?
Napoleon proclaimed emperor of France in 1804
When was the abolition of the slave trade?
1807 - abolition of the slave trade
Which war ended in 1815?
The Napoleonic war with France ended in 1815
When was the Peterloo Massacre?
1819 - Peterloo Massacre
Which significant act was passed on 1832?
The Great Reform Act of 1832
In what year was the abolition of slavery and the Factory Act passed?
1833 - abolition of slavery
Which significant Amendment act was passed in 1834; the same year as the Tolpuddle ‘Martyre’ attempts at unionism?
The Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834
Tolpuddle ‘Martyres’ in 1834
When was the ‘People’s Charter’ published, sparking the beginning of Chartism?
1838 - The ‘People’s Charter’ is published
Which co-operative, working class majority organisation was founded in 1844?
The Rochdale Pioneers founded in 1844
In what year was the Andover workhouse scandal?
1846 - Andover workhouse scandal
What act was passed in 1847 that aimed to reduce working hours of women and children in textile mills?
Ten Hours Act of 1847
In which year was the Public Heath Act passed?
1848 - Public Health Act passed
Which trade union in engineering first emerged in 1851?
Amalgamated Society of Engineers founded in 1851
When did Samuel Smiles publish his book ‘Self Help’ promoting thrift and claiming poverty was largely caused by irresponsible habits?
1859 - publication of ‘Self Help’
Which significant reform movement ended in 1860?
Chartism ended in 1860
When was the Second Reform Act passed?
1867 - Second Reform Act passed
What was founded in 1868, supporting trade unions and their principles?
Trade Union Congress founded in 1868
