why did Chartism fail? Flashcards
1
Q
2 moral force chartists?
A
William Lovett and John Collins
2
Q
2 physical force chartists?
A
Feargus O’Connor and George Harney
3
Q
2 chartist convetions
A
1848 Kennington Common and 1839 General Convention
4
Q
when was the 10hr act passed?
A
1847
5
Q
when were the corn laws repealed?
A
1846
6
Q
how many troops did the government send to the 1848 kennington common rally?
A
150,000
7
Q
when was the mines and colliers act?
A
1842
8
Q
when were the 3 petitions presented to parliament and how many were debated?
A
1839,1842,1848 all 3 rejected and 2 not debated.
39- 1.25 mil sigs
42-3 mil sigs
48- 5.5 mil sigs but only 2 mil legit
9
Q
when was the newport rising?
A
1839
