The Failure of the 1st Petition, 1839 Flashcards
1
Q
When was the petition presented to Parliament?
A
June 1839
2
Q
How many signatures did it have?
A
1.2 million
3
Q
What was Parliament’s reaction?
A
They rejected it, 235 votes to 46
4
Q
What happened as a result?
A
There were local riots and fighting with police in Birmingham but they were quickly put down with many Chartists being arrested.
