Chartism in Britain (nov 5, 1830 – sep 19, 1850)
Description:
-political movement of working men started by a union-for political democracy
-mass movement
-trying to pressure Parliament to accept the People's Charter
*universal male suffrage
*salaries for members of Parliament
*no property qualifications required to serve in Parliament
*annual meetings of Parliament
Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 5, 1830
sep 19, 1850
~ 19 years