Peterloo Flashcards
1
Q
Where was the peterloo meeting held
A
In manchester in August 1819
2
Q
How many peopel arrived to the massacre
A
Around 50,000 people
3
Q
Who was the person who was ment to make a speech that day
A
Henry Hunt
4
Q
What was the political group who began the attack (peterloo)
A
The army
5
Q
How many people were injured and killed (peterloo)
A
Eleven people died and 400 were injured
6
Q
What was a few of the consequences of the massacare
A
Henry Hunt was sentenced to 2 years in prison, the goverment banned meetings lf up to more than 50 people
