Key Dates

Question 1

When was the French Revolution?

Answer 1

1789 - French Revolution

Question 2

With whom did a war begin in 1793?

Answer 2

War with France begins in 1793

Question 3

When was the Speenhamland welfare relief system adopted which aims to give relief to the poor based on the price of bread and the number of children a man had?

Answer 3

1795 - Speenhamland welfare relief system adopted

Question 4

Who took over the mills at New Lanark in 1799?

Answer 4

Robert Owen takes over mills at New Lanark in 1799

Question 5

When was the Combinations Act passed?

Answer 5

1800 - Combinations Act passed

Question 6

Who was proclaimed the emperor of France in 1804?

Answer 6

Napoleon proclaimed emperor of France in 1804

Question 7

When was the abolition of the slave trade?

Answer 7

1807 - abolition of the slave trade

Question 8

Which war ended in 1815?

Answer 8

The Napoleonic war with France ended in 1815

Question 9

When was the Peterloo Massacre?

Answer 9

1819 - Peterloo Massacre

Question 10

Which significant act was passed on 1832?

Answer 10

The Great Reform Act of 1832

Question 11

In what year was the abolition of slavery and the Factory Act passed?

Answer 11

1833 - abolition of slavery

Question 12

Which significant Amendment act was passed in 1834; the same year as the Tolpuddle ‘Martyre’ attempts at unionism?

Answer 12

The Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834

Tolpuddle ‘Martyres’ in 1834

Question 13

When was the ‘People’s Charter’ published, sparking the beginning of Chartism?

Answer 13

1838 - The ‘People’s Charter’ is published

Question 14

Which co-operative, working class majority organisation was founded in 1844?

Answer 14

The Rochdale Pioneers founded in 1844

Question 15

In what year was the Andover workhouse scandal?

Answer 15

1846 - Andover workhouse scandal

Question 16

What act was passed in 1847 that aimed to reduce working hours of women and children in textile mills?

Answer 16

Ten Hours Act of 1847

Question 17

In which year was the Public Heath Act passed?

Answer 17

1848 - Public Health Act passed

Question 18

Which trade union in engineering first emerged in 1851?

Answer 18

Amalgamated Society of Engineers founded in 1851

Question 19

When did Samuel Smiles publish his book ‘Self Help’ promoting thrift and claiming poverty was largely caused by irresponsible habits?

Answer 19

1859 - publication of ‘Self Help’

Question 20

Which significant reform movement ended in 1860?

Answer 20

Chartism ended in 1860

Question 21

When was the Second Reform Act passed?

Answer 21

1867 - Second Reform Act passed

Question 22

What was founded in 1868, supporting trade unions and their principles?

Answer 22

Trade Union Congress founded in 1868