nationwide grass movements

Question 1

How did the nationwide grassroots movement under Henry Wilson help in protesting the CDA?

Answer 1

• 1872-3 regional electoral leagues were established to press for repeal during parliamentary and local elections, some were controlled by Henry Wilson.
• Henry Wilson was a brilliant organiser, who got support from the Liberal Party at a national level.
• Had challenged Liberal candidates at by-elections in 1870
• 1880 Henry Wilson helped to create a political committee of Liberal MP’s to push for the repeal in Parliament.
• had financial support as they had the support of the working class and business men

Question 2

How significant was the Nationwide Grassroots Movement in the repeal of the CDA

Answer 2

• Was important as the regional groups had helped to gain support politically from the Liberal MP’s
• Had transformed it to a mass and nationwide movement.