Pressure Groups Flashcards

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Who was the Ten Hour movement led by?

A

Ashley Cooper, Richard Oastler and George Bull

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What were the aims of the Ten Hour Movement?

A

Reduce the working day for workers

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3
Q

What did the protests teach?

A

That more organised and less violent approaches were more effective

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4
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What were the results?

A

In 1833 Parliament passed the Factory Act. It didn’t grant 10 hours but did make changes to child labour

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5
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When was the Ten Hour Movement?

A

1830s and 40s

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6
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When was the Ten Hour Act passed?

A

1847

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