The Pentridge Rising, 1817 Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the leader?
A
Jeremiah Brandreth
2
Q
Who did he lead?
A
200-300 unemployed workers
3
Q
What did they do?
A
Armed march from Pentridge, Derbyshire, to Nottingham, with the intention of later marching to London.
4
Q
What were their aims?
A
To demand a range of reforms including removal of national debt.
5
Q
Who was the government spy?
A
Oliver
6
Q
What did Oliver the spy do?
A
Told the government about it and so the uprising was crushed by soldiers.
7
Q
What happened to leaders and other participators?
A
45 tried for treason of whom 30 were sentenced. 3 of the leaders were hanged.
