Tolpuddle Martyrs Flashcards
What county is Tolpuddle in?
Dorset
When did the Tolpuddle Martyrs case occour
1834
How many Tolpuddle Martyrs were there?
6
Who was the main Martyr?
George Loveless
Why were the Martyrs arrested?
For swearing an illegal oath to form a trade union/ friendly society to support each other in times of hardship
How much was the average wage of agricultural workers
10 shillings
Why did the Martyrs join together
To support each other since their wages fell to 7 shillings
In what year were the Combination acts repealed
1824/5
What was the name of the local landowner and magistrate who charged the martyrs
James Frapton
Why was the Martyrs trial seen to be unjust
All male landowning jury who employed the men and had reasons to convict them, only a 2 day trial
What happened to the Tolpuddle martyrs
Transported to Australia for 7 years then to be sold as slaves
When were the Tolpuddle martyrs pardoned
1836
Why were the Martyrs pardoned
800,000 signed petition, rallies around the country, Hyde park rally
Which minister pardoned the Martyrs
Lord Russel as home secretary
