The Newport Rising 1839 Flashcards
1
Q
Was it a threat?
A
Only real force used by Chartists was in Newport
2
Q
Who was the leader?
A
John Frost
3
Q
How many people attended?
A
5,000 miners attended and marched in protest, some of them were armed
4
Q
Were they suppressed?
A
They were stopped by soldiers
5
Q
How many Chartists were killed?
A
24 died
6
Q
How many Chartists were arrested?
A
125 were arrested, of whom 25 were charged with high treason
