8 Mai 1838 Jahr - People's Charter Published

Beschreibung:

Movement formed by William Lovett with the support of Thomas Attwood & BPU
Would sent multiple petitions to parliament commonly rejected
Aims:
Votes for all men
Equal size constituencies
Mp Wages
No property qualification to vote
Yearly elections
all but 1 eventually achieved)


Faced strong parliamentary opposition, divided leadership, and increased living conditions caused the movement to fail

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