Rural Unrest in 18th Century Britain

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When did the Luddite movement take place?

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1811-1816

Front

What was the attitude of the British government towards commerce and national security in the 1790s?

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Laissez-faire and taxation was low

Front

What was the first real demand for political change in Britain?

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In the 1790s

Front

What was the economic impact of the Corn Laws?

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Increased profits for land owners

Front

Who gained the most from the extension of the franchise in the 1832 Reform Act? Options: The aristocracy, The middle class, The working class, The monarchy

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The middle class

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What was the main reason for the disappointment with the 1832 reforms? Options: The reforms abolished the monarchy. The laws passed did little to help the working class. The middle class lost their voting rights. The aristocracy gained more power.

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The laws passed did little to help the working class.

Front

What was the main objective for those who joined the National Union of the Working Classes?

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To demand political reform.

Front

What event in 1839 involved miners and iron workers marching in protest?

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The Newport Rising

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What was the outcome for many Chartists after the Newport Rising?

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They were arrested and transported to Australia.

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What period followed the end of the Chartist movement?

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A period of rising employment and real wages