Chapter 12: ‘Years of Unrest’ 1800-50

In 1811 organised gangs (textile workers) set about destroying the new machines. These people were known as...

• THE FRIENDLY SOCIETY

• THE LUDDITES

• THE TOLPUDDLES

• THE CHARTISTS

What was the main consequence of Britain coming to the end of wars against France in 1815?

• Increase in corn prices

• Fall in corn prices

• Higher wages for farm workers

• Decrease in farm machinery use

What machinery did farmers purchase during this time?

• Plows

• Harvesters

• Threshing machines

• Tractors

How did farm workers respond to low wages and unemployment?

• Went on strike

• Attacked threshing machines

• Demanded better working conditions

• Moved to cities

What was the outcome of the riots after the government crackdown?

• Machines were outlawed

• Nearly 2000 people were put on trial

• The government raised wages

• All farm workers were pardoned

What happened in 1824 regarding trade unions?

• They were permanently banned

• Parliament passed a law making them legal again

• The Grand National Consolidated Trades Union was formed

• Unions were given government funding

What did George Loveless decide to do in Tolpuddle?

• Start a protest

• Form a secret friendly society

• Leave for Australia

• Run for office

What was the effect of -George Loveless being sentenced- on trade unions?

• They grew stronger

• They were banned again

• People were frightened to join unions for many years

• They started recruiting more members

How did the Chartists attempt to convince Parliament to adopt their ideas?

• By forming unions

• Through strikes

• By submitting petitions

• By destroying machines

How many times did the Chartists submit their petition to Parliament?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times