how effective was Liverpools repressive reaction in 1812-27 Flashcards
How did the gov enforce repressive legislation without police?
the gov used local JPs, spies and the army to discharge its main duty of maintaining public order i.e 23,000 troops where posted in areas of greatest discontent.
how did gov use agent provocateurs, was it effective?
they did disrupt protest movements and it was an effective measure against any radical threat during this period.
was the govs use of legislation effective?
The suspension of Habeas Corpus and the Seditious Meetings Act alongside the Six Acts, indicate a government determined to gain firm control of the situation.
how did many of the measures take being temporary make them more effective?
the suspension of Habeas Corpus in March 1817 was
limited to only 10 months, during which time only 44 people were arrested and 37 detained on suspicion of treason. This stopped the most influential/extreme radicals + made example of them to quell the revolution.
Was some of the legislation that was passed at the time too severe?
- Members in the government were portrayed as insensitive and out of touch with the reality of the situation across England and Wales.
- the Game Laws set out extremely harsh punishments for poaching and many juries were reluctant to convict when the penalty was so severe for a minor offence.
- was very unpopular and had a negative impact on the working classes.
Why did the gov not effectively deal with the root causes discontent?
They failed to bring about effective economic or social reform to benefit the working class in particular.
