Mr Dale Flashcards
What were the Corn Laws?
Tariffs and trade restrictions on imported corn.
When were the Corn Laws first introduced?
1815
When were the Corn Laws removed?
1846
What is a rotten borough?
Small town/hamlet that had 2MPs due to a past importance.
What was a secret ballor?
Voting in private.
When were secret ballots introduced?
1872
What is Laissez-Faire?
Governments not controlling economic matters. Free markets and trade.
What was the 10 hours act?
Limited factory workers days.
When was the 10 hours act introdued?
1847
What is hunger politics?
Levels of active support rising and falling with economic fortunes within politics.
What is sedition?
Use of language, especially speeches designed to encourage rebellion.
What was the BPU
Birmingham political union
What were the Chartists 6 demands
-Secret ballot
-Annual elections
-Pay for MPs
-Votes for all men
-Equal electoral districts
-No property qualifications for MP’s
What dates were the chartists petitions?
-1839
-1842
-1845
Why didn’t like the use of physical force as protest?
-Middle class
-Women
Who was O’Connor?
Believed in Physical force
Who was Lovett?
Believed in moral force
Who was Napier and what did he do?
-Commanded the army in North England
-Ran a spy network on the chartists
-Mobilised 150,000 constables to Kennington common
Pros of petition?
-Peaceful
-Showed extent of public support
Cons of petition?
-Easy to ignore
-Could claim forgery
