Supporters Flashcards
1
Q
Was chartist support diverse?
A
Yes- regionally and economically. Supporters were from different areas and backgrounds.
2
Q
Was support stronger in urban areas or the countryside?
A
Urban areas- skilled workers.
3
Q
Why was support was also strong in new industrial towns?
A
These areas were particularly affected by unemployment and wage cuts. These towns often also had none or very little representation in parliament.
4
Q
Between 1830 and the early 1840s, which group was Chartism most popular with?
A
Skilled artisan workers
5
Q
Which were unskilled workers less likely to support chartism?
A
Because industrial revolution benefited them and they were less politically aware.
