Political Movements

Question 1

Who were the Popular Radicals

Answer 1

The Radicals were a group of activists who wanted there to be ‘one-man, one vote’.

Question 2

Who were the Levellers?

Answer 2

The Levellers were a political movement active during the Civil War who were committed to democracy, extended suffrage, equality before the law and religious tolerance.

Question 3

Who were the Chartists?

Answer 3

The Chartist movement was the first big movement driven by the working class men. It grew following the failure of the 1832
Reform Act to extend the vote beyond those owning property.