topic 10a - later phase chartism (post 1839) - confrontational tactics

when did the newport rising happen?

1839

what were the 3 factors which triggered the newport rising?

the rejection of the first n.c.c petition, frustration with the n.c.c for not carrying out a general strike as promised and the arrest of Charles Vincent

how may people marched to newport as part of the newport rising?

5000

who was the leader of the march?

john frost

what happened once they arrived at newport?

soldiers (who had been waiting for them) opened fire which killed 20 of the marchers

what happened to john frost after the failure of the march?

he was arrested and tried for high treason

when did the plug plot happen?

1842

what were the factors which caused the plug plot?

the rejection of the second n.c.c petition and wage cuts which were causing waves of strikes

what area of britain was experiencing a large number of strikes?

the midlands

what happened during the plug plot?

strikers pulled boiler plugs in factories which prevented the use of steam power and effectively shut down many factories

why did the strikers eventually stop?

because employers promised to stop cutting wages

what happened to the leaders of the plug plot?

were arrested and transported

how did Fergus O’connor feel about the plug plot?

he was strongly outspoken against the strikes despite the fact that there were chartists involved

why did he feel this way?

because he believed the plot had been organised by the anti-corn law league

what happened in april 1848?

O'Connor planned a peaceful protest to present a third n.c.c petition to parliament

what did O’connor do prior to the march which was an unpopular decision amongst other chartists?

he told prime minister russell of his plans

Russell allowed the march to take place but …

refused to let the protesters march to parliament

how did he ensure this?

by having 1,200 soldiers and special duty officers on duty

what happened on the day of the march?

not much as only around 50,000 people showed up

was O’Connors petition successful?

it did get submitted to parliament but was rejected

what was this incident known as?

the Kensington common fiasco