Who were the Chartists and what did they want? Flashcards
What were the Chartists’ aims?
. Universal suffrage for all men over 21
. Introduction of salaries for MPs
. Secret ballots in elections
Why were the working class disillusioned with the 1832 GRA?
Although it GRA extended the franchise and made inroads into improved representation - had been for middle classes rather than working classes
Why did failure to address future reform anger the working class?
It removed the possibility of extending the franchise to the working class - House of Lords was forced to accept by middle and working class support
What was the impact of the 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act?
. Existing poor laws had been inadequate in caring for the poor and had been open to corruption
. New law were unpopular and seen as taking advantage of the poor for the benefit of the rich
Why were poor working and living conditions key in the rise of the chartist movement?
. In 1833, the government passed a Factory Act, but favoured factory owners by refusing to include a legal limit of a 10 hour-working day
. Allowed owners to continue to make industrial workers complete working weeks that were not regulated
. Working conditions were really low - life expectancy of a worker in Liverpool was 15 years
