London Corresponding Society 1792-93 Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the founder?
A
Thomas Hardy
2
Q
What did they campaign for?
A
Campaigned for democratic reform, particularly annual elections and universal male suffrage.
3
Q
What groups supported them?
A
Artisans and small tradesmen
4
Q
How many members at its peak?
A
3,000
5
Q
In 1793, what did the public do to show their support?
A
6,000 people signed a petition saying they supported the LCS.
6
Q
What did the LCS do to mobilise support?
A
They distributed handbills to the public.
7
Q
What happened to the leaders in 1794?
A
Due to a fear of a French Revolution in the UK, 13 members of the LCS were tried for treason. All were acquitted.
8
Q
How important was the LCS by the end of the 1970’s?
A
It had lost a lot of its influence and was made illegal in 1799 by the Combination Act.
