A massacre that changed Britain: does Peterloo still resonate today?

What was the primary demand of the protesters during the Peterloo Massacre?

• Better working conditions

• Abolition of taxes

• Voting rights for the working class

• Higher wages

Who led the contingent from Middleton to Manchester during the Peterloo Massacre?

• Maggie Thatcher

• Sam Bamford

• Samuel Bamford

• John Edward Taylor

What modern issue is paralleled by the mechanization of jobs during the time of Samuel Bamford?

• Global warming

• Automation and robotics

• Internet censorship

• Nuclear proliferation

What economic policy worsened the hunger crisis 200 years ago?

• The Corn Laws

• The Stamp Act

• The Navigation Acts

• The Tea Act

Which newspaper was founded by a journalist present at the Peterloo Massacre?

• The Guardian

• The Independent

• The Times

• The Daily Mail

What is a modern symbol of economic disparity in Manchester?

• Luxury apartments

• Sports stadiums

• Public parks

• Historic museums

What is a common theme between the Peterloo Massacre and modern protests in Manchester?

• Technological advancements

• Economic inequality

• Environmental concerns

• Cultural diversity