Peterloo masacre 1819 Flashcards
1
Q
When was it?
A
August 1819
2
Q
How many gathered in St peter’s fields
A
thousands
3
Q
Who were they there to listen to?
A
Henry Hunter to talk about reform
4
Q
What did the magistrates do?
A
panicked, read the riot act, sent the military in to disperse crowds
5
Q
Who many people died?
A
11
6
Q
How many people were injured?
A
400
7
Q
What happened to the leaders of the gathering?
A
charged with treason
8
Q
What happened to the journalists present?
A
they were arrested
