Peterloo Massacre, 1819 Flashcards
1
Q
What was the meeting at Peterloo?
A
A peaceful public meeting
2
Q
Who spoke to the crowd?
A
Henry Hunt
3
Q
How many people attended?
A
50-60,000
4
Q
What did local magistrates do?
A
Ordered the local Yeomanry to enter the crowd and arrest Hunt.
5
Q
What did the Yeomanry end up doing?
A
They panicked and attacked the crowd.
6
Q
How many casualties?
A
18 were killed and about 700 injured.
