London Corresponding Society Flashcards
What did the LCS believe?
- the people weren’t represented enough
- they were quite moderate
- anti violence
How did the LCS help the movement as a whole?
Serve as a link to similar provincial societies
What was the royal proclamation against seditious writing and publications 1792?
Allowed the government to use spies, infiltrate radical groups and open private letters
What was the suspension of habeas corpus?
Enabled authorities to detain suspects without trial
When was habeas corpus suspended?
1794-1795
How many were arrested and charges of treason in 1794?
41 radicals
What was the act which brokered the definition of treason?
Treasonable practices act 1795
What was the seditious meeting act 1795?
Restricted meetings of more than 50 people
What was the combination act 1799?
Prohibited trade unions and collective bargaining after strikes
What happened in 1793 which meant that radicalism died down?
The war with the French
What was the effect of the laws used to counter the threat of the LCS?
Radicalism was silenced by 1795
