Peterloo Flashcards
When did they meet(Peterloo)
August 1819
Where did they meet
St peters field, manchester
How many people arrived at st peter field
Around 50,000
Who was going to make a speech about the reform of the government
Herry hunt
What went wrong in Peters field?
No police force,
Army wanted to attack henry hunt and stop his speech
Attacked anyone in their way
How many killed / injuered
11 killed, 400 injured
What did the government do after the massacre
Congratulated those who kept order (the army)
What happened to henry hunt
2 years in prison
What did government ban after the peterloo massacre
Meetings of more than 50 people at one time
What taxes were increased
Taxes on newspapers so working class people couldnt afford them and read all the negative things surrounding the government
