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Flashcards on Peterloo Massacre: British Reform Movement
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When did the Peterloo Massacre occur?
August 15, 1819
September 16, 1819
August 16, 1819
July 16, 1819
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Where did the Peterloo Massacre take place?
London, England
Liverpool, England
Manchester, England
Birmingham, England
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What were the demands of the protesters at the Peterloo Massacre?
Higher wages for workers
Parliamentary reform and universal suffrage
Lower taxes for the wealthy
Increased military funding
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Who organized the protest that led to the Peterloo Massacre?
The British monarchy
Foreign invaders
Religious organizations
Various groups advocating for reform
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What impact did the Peterloo Massacre have on the reform movement?
It put an end to the reform movement
It led to increased repression and censorship
It brought public attention to the need for reform
It resulted in immediate political changes
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Who was responsible for the violence during the Peterloo Massacre?
The protesters
The local authorities and military forces
Foreign invaders
Religious organizations
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What reforms were eventually achieved following the Peterloo Massacre?
Restrictions on protests
Passage of the Reform Act 1832
Increased government oversight
Expansion of the monarchy's powers
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How did the media cover the events of the Peterloo Massacre?
They supported the government's actions
They played a significant role in galvanizing public opinion
They ignored the events
They exaggerated the violence
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What were the long-term consequences of the Peterloo Massacre?
Increased public support for political reform
Expanded powers for the monarchy
Restrictions on freedom of speech
Economic growth and prosperity
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Why is the Peterloo Massacre significant in British history?
It established a dictatorship
It revealed the government's resistance to democratic reform
It led to the creation of a new political party
It resulted in the overthrow of the monarchy
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Who was the leader of the protesters at the Peterloo Massacre?
There was no specific leader
The British Prime Minister
A foreign revolutionary
A religious figure
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