Tolpuddle Martys Flashcards
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Q
Peaceful or violent?
A
Peaceful, took an oath and refused to work
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When was the Tolpuddle Martyrs?
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1833-1834
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Q
Punishment given to Tolpuddle Martys?
A
Transportation for 7 years but returned before as there was a protest to say this punishment wasn’t fair
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Q
What triggered the protest?
A
The manual workers was only paid 7 shillings a week and wanted an increase to 10, but instead the wages were cut to 6
