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Chartism Was A Long, Cross-Class Campaign
- Chartism's timeframe stretches beyond 1838–1848, tracing back to the 1770s and extending toward 1855.
- The movement combined working-class activists with some middle-class and wealthy supporters, creating a broad coalition.
Industrialisation Fueled Political Grievances
- Early industrialisation disrupted skilled artisans and imposed rigid factory schedules, punitive fines, and low pay.
- These economic pressures created widespread impoverishment and fuelled political agitation.
The Six Demands Framed A Democratic Agenda
- The six points demanded adult male suffrage, secret ballot, no property qualification, paid MPs, equal electoral districts, and annual parliaments.
- These combined political reforms aimed to break elite control and make Parliament accessible to working people.