How did the Chartists affect the political rights we have today?
I can describe how the Chartists campaigned and explain their impact on political rights.
- Year 8
How did the Chartists affect the political rights we have today?
I can describe how the Chartists campaigned and explain their impact on political rights.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Chartists were a group of men and women who campaigned to improve political rights in the UK.
- They had six demands written down on a charter.
- They campaigned through different methods, such as petitions and protests.
- They had a mixed impact on political rights.
Keywords
Campaign - actions or events organised by an individual or a group of people to achieve an aim
Protest - a public demonstration or action expressing disapproval or objection to a policy, decision or situation, often aimed at raising awareness or demanding change
Petition - a collection of signatures calling for an action or change in regard to a particular issue; this can be paper or online
Common misconception
The Chartists achieved their aims and Parliament adopted their charter.
The charter was not adopted by Parliament and the next Reform Act wasn't passed until 1867, after the Chartists had disbanded.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is correct?
Q2.Suffrage means ...
Q3.Approximately what percentage of men over 21 could not vote in 1900?
Q4.Place these events in chronological order.
Q5.Which of the following are correct about the Great Reform Act (1832)?
Q6.When did some women first gain suffrage in the UK?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition.
Q2.What percentage of men had the right to vote in Wales and England after the 1832 Great Reform Act?
Q3.How many key points were outlined in the People's Charter?
Q4.Match the leader to the type of campaigning they believed would be the best way to achieve the Chartists' aims.
