The Tolpuddle Martyrs

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What were the Tolpuddle Martyrs unhappy about?

They were unhappy with their wages and working conditions.

Who led the Tolpuddle Martyrs?

George Loveless led the Tolpuddle Martyrs.

Why did the Tolpuddle Martyrs form a secret union?

They wanted to protect their wage levels.

What were the main reasons the government saw the Tolpuddle Martyrs as a threat?

<p>The government feared rebellions and uprisings, feared the influence of the French Revolution, witnessed the Swing Riots, and were threatened by the Grand National Consolidated Trades Union.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Swing Riots of 1830 involve?

<p>The Swing Riots involved 400 farm laborers destroying farming machines they blamed for low wages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the secret union formed by the Tolpuddle Martyrs?

<p>To protect their wage levels and support each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the British government extra vigilant in looking for signs of conspiracy and plotting?

<p>They were genuinely afraid of rebellions and uprisings</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event in 1789 made the British government fear that British people would be inspired to do the same?

<p>The French Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Grand National Consolidated Trades Union?

<p>To bring all workers together, threatening business owners</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Swing Riots of 1830 involve?

<p>400 farm laborers destroying farming machines blamed for low wages</p> Signup and view all the answers

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