Unionism and Cooperatism

Question 1

How accurate is it to say that Owen’s New Lanark project was the most significant development in the cooperative movement in the years 1800-70?

Answer 1

New Lanark, Principle of self-help, Rochdale Pioneers

Question 2

To what extent was the principle of self-help the most significant feature of the cooperative movement in the years 1800-1870?

Answer 2

Principle of self-help, Rochdale pioneers, New Lanark

Question 3

How far do you agree that the development of the NMU’s was the most important achievement of trades unions in the years 1785-1870?

Answer 3

NMUs, TUC, Role of pre-1850s unionism, Trades councils

Question 4

Was the adoption of the factory system the main reason that trade unionism grew in the years 1784-1834?

Answer 4

Factory system, Government policy

Question 5

How accurate is it to say that trade unionism changes significantly in the years 1834-70?

Answer 5

Financial development, increased size and political power, regionalism