Chartism

Question 1

What act of parliament left the working-class dis-enfranchised?

Answer 1

1832

Question 2

Which organisation, established in 1836 marked the beginning of the Chartist movement?

Answer 2

London Working Mens’ Association

Question 3

In what years were the 3 Chartist petitions made to Parliament?

Answer 3

1838, 1842 and 1848

Question 4

Name the 6 points on the People’s Charter

Answer 4

Universal male suffrage, secret ballots, no property qualification, payment for MPs, equal size of constituency, annual parliament

Question 5

Who ran the Poor Man’s Guardian?

Answer 5

Henry Hetherington

Question 6

Who was in charge of the Northern Star?

Answer 6

Fergus O’Connor

Question 7

Name 2 physical force Chartists. 2 marks

Answer 7

Fergus O’Connor, George Julien Harvey, James Rayner Stephens

Question 8

Name 2 moral force Chartists. 2 marks

Answer 8

Henry Hetherington, William Lovett, Thomas Attwood, Bronterre O’Brien

Question 9

When was the Chartist Land Plan drawn up?

Answer 9

1845

Question 10

Who was in charge of the Chartist Land Plan?

Answer 10

Fergus O’Connor

Question 11

What event took place in November 1839?

Answer 11

Newport Rising

Question 12

What open air event preceded the final Chartist petition to parliament?

Answer 12

Kennington Common Rally 1848

Question 13

Give 2 reasons for the ‘failure’ of Chartism. 2 marks

Answer 13

• Moral v Physical Force
• Too many aims
• Aims too diverse
• Too much too soon
• Role of government/repressing
• Use of railway networks/spies
• Leadership disagreed

Question 14

Who was given the task of monitoring Chartist activity in the North of England on behalf of the government?

Answer 14

General Charles Napier commanded the army in the North of England

Question 15

What other campaign group were many Chartists members of?

Answer 15

Anti Corn Law, Ten Hour Movement