Newspapers Flashcards
1
Q
Where did King set up a co-op?
A
Brighton
2
Q
What was his newspaper called and how long did it run for?
A
The Cooperator, 1828-1830 (2 years)
3
Q
How much did it circulate?
A
12000 in 500 societies (only 1d) by 1832
4
Q
What did the newspaper promote?
A
Circulated ideas of cooperation and the ideas of Robert Owen
5
Q
What was the impact of King?
A
Cooperation sustained steady growth and there was 500 stores by 1832
