patterns of Chartist support Flashcards
1
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Liverpool
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- relatively low support due to large proportion of unskilled workers
- poor laws has ur mum been in effect since 1821 so had less effect in 1830s
- over 20% of workers are Irish born Catholics, thus less harmony among working classes
2
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Scotland
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- moderate leaders
- centred in Glasgow, who had not seen severity of economic depression
- no Poor Law in force
- shipbuilding and other industries booming
3
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London 1830s
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- lacked community of industrial towns
- Divisions among radicals
- higher wages than rest of country. Protected from unemployment rises until late 30s
4
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London 1840s
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- finally took root due to eco depression
- HQ for Northern Star
- economic motivation, difficult to overcome sectionalism of different trades
5
Q
The North
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-most militant in expanding textile towns of Lancashire and Yorkshire
6
Q
North East
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-mining communities turn to trade unionism after 1839
7
Q
South Wales
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-turned away from Chartism following Newport uprising in 1839
8
Q
Midlands
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-Most militant in single industry outworking villages and small towns
9
Q
South West
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-Wesleyan Methodist Network kept Chartist lecturers away from the Cornish Tin Miners
10
Q
Who was least likely to support Chartism?
A
unskilled workers
towns and cities
rural labourers
11
Q
Who was most likely to support Chartism?
A
Artisans
factory workers
outworkers
mechanics, engineers and mill workers after 1842
12
Q
Who did Chartism appeal to?
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-all those whose earnings, status or employment seemed insecure
