Radical protest (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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Which American Revolution slogan inspired British reformers demanding voting rights?
Which American Revolution slogan inspired British reformers demanding voting rights?
No taxation without representation
In 'corporation boroughs', how were MPs chosen in the early 1800s?
In 'corporation boroughs', how were MPs chosen in the early 1800s?
By the town corporation council
How many constituencies out of 406 had fewer than 50 voters?
How many constituencies out of 406 had fewer than 50 voters?
88
Why was public voting a problem in the early 1800s electoral system?
Why was public voting a problem in the early 1800s electoral system?
It led to intimidation & corruption
What did conservatives believe about the British electoral system despite its unfairness?
What did conservatives believe about the British electoral system despite its unfairness?
It was the best possible system
What principle did radicals campaign for regarding voting rights?
What principle did radicals campaign for regarding voting rights?
Universal male suffrage
Which radical newspaper was widely distributed across the country?
Which radical newspaper was widely distributed across the country?
Cobbett's Political Register
How many Hampden Clubs had been established nationwide by 1817?
How many Hampden Clubs had been established nationwide by 1817?
150
How did the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) affect the reform movement?
How did the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) affect the reform movement?
Allowed govt to brand reformers unpatriotic
When and where did the Peterloo Massacre occur?
When and where did the Peterloo Massacre occur?
16 Aug 1819, Manchester
How many people gathered at Peterloo to demand electoral reform?
How many people gathered at Peterloo to demand electoral reform?
60,000-80,000
How many people were killed in the Peterloo Massacre?
How many people were killed in the Peterloo Massacre?
15
What limit did the Six Acts place on public meetings?
What limit did the Six Acts place on public meetings?
50 people