Radical Reformers: 1790-1819 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? HistoryModern Britain - 19th century onwardsModern Britain from 1750A2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: Nay360Created on: 22-11-18 21:14 Who was Thomas Paine? A radical British political activist 1 of 36 What was 'The Rights of Man' publication written about? It was in defence of the FR, and its political/democratic aim 2 of 36 When and Where was the King's Birthday Riots? Edinburgh, June 1792 3 of 36 What were the King's Birthday Riots? Some radicals to take part in demonstrations. As well as planting 'trees of Liberty' in other parts of Britain 4 of 36 Why was the government worried about these demonstrations? Fearful of this message spreading from the intellectual radicals to the people who supported them 5 of 36 What was the Combination Acts? It banned trade unionism in 1799. 6 of 36 Who passed the Combination Acts? Prime Minister, William Pitt the Younger 7 of 36 What was Pitt's repressive approach known as? 'Pitt's Reign of Terror' 8 of 36 How did the Liberals feel about the government's repressive nature? Believed it was against their rights. They were being overlooked by the authoritarian gov. 9 of 36 What periods was Pitt in office? 1783-1801 & 1804-1806 10 of 36 When and Why did Pitt's government send T. Paine into exile? 1792. Accused him of being a traitor because of his work 11 of 36 Where did T. Paine go into exile in 1792? Revolutionary France 12 of 36 Who were the London Corresponding Society? A reformist body. Represented the other radical figures aside from T. Paine 13 of 36 When was the London Corresponding Society established and what did they stand for? 1792. Moderate political and parliamentary reform 14 of 36 Who was the London Corresponding Society made up of? Skilled workers and craftsmen 15 of 36 How did the government respond to the London Corresponding Society? In a repressive way. They were suspicious of them. 16 of 36 How did the government repress the London Corresponding Society? (1) Arresting and imprisoning its leaders who were put on trial in 1794 17 of 36 How did the government repress the London Corresponding Society? (2) Suspending Habeas Corpus (unlawful detention without trial/justification) 18 of 36 How did the government repress the London Corresponding Society? (3) Suspension of Treason Act and Seditious and Meetings Acts of 1785; meant to restrict/prohibit the activities of the group/others 19 of 36 What was the 'Political Register'? Started as a Tory circular, 1802- onward. (Conservative). Quickly became a radical publication 20 of 36 What did the 'Political Register' stand for? Focusing on extending votes and tackling gov. corruption under supervision of William Cobbett 21 of 36 How many readers did the 'Political Register' reach? 6,000 22 of 36 What effect did the 'Political Register' have on the people? Showed the importance of 'radical press' and the papers growing influence 23 of 36 What did the government do to stop newspapers like the 'Political Register'? Imposed tax (stamp duty); it did nothing 24 of 36 What was the 'Political Register's' peak in readers & when was it discontinued? 40,000 circulation. In 1836, after Cobbett's death in 1835 25 of 36 Name another radical group that emerged after 'The Political Register'? The Hampden Clubs 26 of 36 Who established 'The Hampden Clubs'? John Cartwright, from 1812-onward 27 of 36 Who was 'The Hampden Clubs'? A peaceful debating and campaigning body, they rose after the Napoleonic wars 28 of 36 What actions did 'The Hampden Clubs' take? Originated in London; spread to other parts of the country. Discussed radical ideas from Paine and explained Cobbett's publications 29 of 36 What role did 'The Hampden Clubs' play? Educated the working class, making them more politically aware. 30 of 36 How did the government react to 'The Hampden Clubs'? (1) Saw these groups as a threat. Restricted their activities by repressive legislation (an updated version of SMA) 31 of 36 How did the government react to 'The Hampden Clubs'? (2) Sent spies to monitor them and report back to the police, despite The Hampden Clubs lack of violence 32 of 36 How did the government react to 'The Hampden Clubs'? (3) Pressure was put on clubs, pubs and venues to not allow The Hampden Club meetings 33 of 36 Was the 1817 legislation effective? No. It meant to undermine the groups from meeting but they continued to reappear in different forms 34 of 36 Name a group who came up after 'The Hampden Clubs' 'Patriotic Union Society' known for organising the meeting that led to the Peterloo Massacre (1819) 35 of 36 What were the key sources of radical influence in early 19th century? Radical Writers. Hampden Clubs. LCS. FR 36 of 36
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