JT fight for franchise

Question 1

why was reform needed (4)

Answer 1

in early 19th century electoral system was corrupt and outdated - few mps no secret ballot, only vote if you had property

Question 2

what was peterloo massacre

Answer 2

1819 people saw parliament not acting in their interest henry hunt held a peaceful meting calling for reform but authorities sent army and 11 were killed

Question 3

what happened in 1832

Answer 3

thomas attwood organised petition calling for reform the new king listened and helped get it through house of lords result was more midle class got the vote

Question 4

when did chartists form and why

Answer 4

1836 to demand more reforms

Question 5

what were 6 demands of chartistss

Answer 5

annual elections
wages for mps
votes for all men
equal sized constitutions
votes in secret
didnt need property to vote

Question 6

what methods did chartists use

Answer 6

lovett used peaceful petitions but latter oconnor used violent strikes

Question 7

what did chartists do

Answer 7

presented petition to parliament claimed 5 million signed it but actually less than 2 mill

Question 8

what happened to chartists and why

Answer 8

faded away without achieving aims as they were dealt with harshly because of revolutions in europe. chartists put energy into other reforms.

Question 9

what were positives of great reform act (3)

Answer 9

middle class got vote
factory owners were represented#power of kings and land owners was reduced
showed changed was possible

Question 10

what were negatives of great reform act (3)

Answer 10

working class not happy
only 1 in 7 men could vote
no secret vote so working class had to vote for employer of land owner

Question 11

short term significance of chartists (3)

Answer 11

all petitions were rejected
non of 6 aims met
government used force to end movement

Question 12

long term significance of chartistis (2)

Answer 12

by 1928 5 of 6 ponts were achieved

considered the 1st political party