Pressure Groups Flashcards
1
Q
When and how long did the Lancashire cotton spinners strike for
A
1810 - strike lasted 4 months
1818- strike spread to other industries
2
Q
When were the London printers?
A
1793
3
Q
What did the london printers want
A
Wage increase
4
Q
How many signatures did the london printers gain?
A
539
5
Q
How many members did the Grand National have
A
1 million
6
Q
What stopped the Grand National
A
‘The Document’
Employers had to sign to say they weren’t part of a trade union
