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.
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.
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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
Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a group of political campaigners in the 1830s and 1840s
actions / events organised by people to achieve an aim
a public demonstration or action to raise awareness or demand change
a collection of signatures calling for action or change
peaceful protest and presenting petitions to Parliament (Moral Force)
violence was the only way to be taken seriously (Physical Force)