Chartism Movement: Significance & Advocacy for Reform

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What was the main aim of the Chartist movement?

To establish an independent political party for the working class

To achieve universal male suffrage and electoral reform (correct)

To advocate for women's suffrage and equal pay

To demand the abolition of the monarchy and establishment of a republic

What were the demands outlined in the People's Charter written by William Lovett?

Universal male suffrage, secret ballots, and equal electoral districts (correct)

Equal representation for all regions, abolition of property tax, and free education for all

Universal suffrage for all, regardless of gender or property ownership

Abolition of the monarchy, annual elected Parliaments, and payment for MPs

How did the Chartist movement engage in advocating for change?

By infiltrating the government and influencing policies from within

Through peaceful and non-violent means such as petitions and meetings (correct)

Through international lobbying and seeking support from foreign governments

By organizing armed uprisings and violent protests

What was the significance of the Representation of the People Act in 1832 in relation to the Chartist movement?

It marked the beginning of the movement for electoral reform Signup and view all the answers

What type of support did the Chartist movement draw from communities?

Support from communities across northern England and nationwide Signup and view all the answers

What did the Chartist movement demand in terms of political reform?

Annual elected Parliaments, payment for MPs, and abolition of property qualifications Signup and view all the answers

What was the historical origin of the name 'Chartism'?

It was named after a bill called the People’s Charter drafted in May 1838 Signup and view all the answers

What method did the Chartist movement advocate for in conducting elections?

Votes by secret ballots Signup and view all the answers

How long did the Chartist movement last?

Two decades Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary method used by the Chartist movement to express their grievances?

Petitions and meetings Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the National Land Company launched by the Chartists?

To buy shares and purchase land Signup and view all the answers

What event in France in 1848 had an impact on the Chartists?

The 1848 revolution Signup and view all the answers

What action did parliament take to combat the Chartist movement?

Used forceful measures resulting in arrests and convictions Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1850s for the Chartist movement?

The peak of the movement had passed, leaving a few pockets of resistance Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Chartist movement's efforts?

Paved the way for future reformers to campaign for franchise extension and political representation Signup and view all the answers

What led to the shutdown of the National Land Company launched by the Chartists?

Financial unviability Signup and view all the answers

Who was elected for the Nottingham constituency in 1847, becoming the first of his kind?

Feargus O’Connor Signup and view all the answers

What was the response to preparations for mass demonstrations by the Chartists?

Arranged for 100,000 special constables to join the police force Signup and view all the answers

What happened to an individual called William Cuffay as a result of parliament's measures?

Transportation to Australia Signup and view all the answers

What was the final outcome for the Chartist movement?

Faded into history with a few pockets of resistance left Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of the 1834 Poor Law Amendment?

To lower the cost of the poor relief system and replace it with workhouses Signup and view all the answers

Where did Chartism have strongholds in Britain?

North of England, Midlands, Welsh Valleys Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the People’s Charter published in 1838?

It outlined demands for working men's ability to influence, vote, and contribute to law-making Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the National Convention's 1.3 million signatures presented to the House of Commons?

Their calls were rejected, leading to radical elements making calls for an uprising Signup and view all the answers

What were the consequences of the rejection of the second petition in 1842?

Economic hardship, strikes, and unrest, and a government crackdown on leading figures of the movement Signup and view all the answers

What role did periodicals like 'The Poor Man’s Guardian' and the Northern Star play in Chartism?

They were vital in disseminating information and organizing meetings, reflecting the movement's popularity Signup and view all the answers

What was the government's response to outbreaks of violence during the Chartist Movement?

A harsh response to outbreaks of violence Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Newport uprising in 1839?

It led to a bloody battle Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary demand of the Chartist Movement?

Universal male suffrage Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the London Working Men’s Association and the Carmarthen Working Men’s Association?

Providing a platform for the Chartists and promoting their demands Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Chartist Movement in 19th Century Britain

The 1832 Reform Act extended the franchise to small landowners, tenant farmers, and shopkeepers, but excluded many working men who did not own property.
The Whig government's actions, including the 1834 Poor Law Amendment, alienated and stoked the disenfranchised, leading to agitation for change.
The Poor Law Amendment aimed to lower the cost of the poor relief system and replace it with workhouses, leading to harsh conditions for the destitute and unemployed.
Chartism, a movement for universal male suffrage, gained traction in the late 1830s as a means to address social injustices.
Chartism had strongholds in the north of England, Midlands, Welsh Valleys, and sympathy in the south, with the London Working Men’s Association and the Carmarthen Working Men’s Association being key platforms.
Periodicals, such as "The Poor Man’s Guardian" and the Northern Star, were vital in disseminating information and organizing meetings, reflecting the movement's popularity.
In 1838, the People’s Charter was published, outlining demands for working men's ability to influence, vote, and contribute to law-making, unifying the movement.
The National Convention was organized, and 1.3 million signatures were secured to present to the House of Commons, but their calls were rejected, leading to radical elements making calls for an uprising.
The Newport uprising in 1839 led to a bloody battle, with subsequent attempts in Bradford and Sheffield being stopped before taking off.
In 1842, a second petition with double the signatures was rejected, leading to economic hardship, strikes, and unrest, and a government crackdown on leading figures of the movement.
The movement faced challenges from the government, including arrests of key figures, and a harsh response to outbreaks of violence.
The Chartist Movement represented a significant battle for working people, striving for political representation and economic improvement in the face of government resistance and repression.

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