How did the Chartists affect the political rights we have today?
How did the Chartists affect the political rights we have today?
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- In this lesson, we will find out about a group of people who demanded political change. You will investigate who the Chartists were, what campaign methods they used and whether they were successful. We will explore what effect the Chartists had on modern day political rights. Finally, after studying more recent methods of campaigning, we will consider how citizens can create change.
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6 Questions
Q1.
An example of a political right is:
The right to life
The right to shelter
Q2.
Aristotle is a...
Greek poet
Person who likes Greek food
Q3.
At what age can you vote in England?
16
21
Q4.
Universal Suffrage means everyone can vote
True
Q5.
The Magna Carta was signed in
1815
2015
Q6.
It took a long time to get the political rights we have today
False
6 Questions
Q1.
The word franchise means the right to protest
True
Q2.
Which one of these did the Chartists demand?
Others
Votes for 16 year olds
Votes for all women
Q3.
Which one of these campaign methods did the Chartists use?
Boycotting the buses
Sending emails to their MP
Q4.
Which Act of Parliament was most unpopular with working class people?
1918 Representation of the People Act
1998 Human Rights Act
Others
Q5.
William Lovett believed in Moral Force Chartism. Moral Force Chartists believed:
Violence is the only way, you must be prepared to die!
You should not be cruel to animals
Q6.
The Chartists inspired future reform and were successful in meeting their aims.
False