The tolpuddle martyrs Flashcards
1
Q
What happened
A
formed union to discuss better pay and conditions - new farm machinery lowered these
was legal
landowner heard
guilty for unlawful oath
7 years hard labour in Australia
2
Q
Public reaction
A
GNTU meeting - 10000 Arrived
3
Q
Copenhagen fields
A
attended by thoudsands
all 6 men pardoned
trade unions won
