The Peterloo Massacre

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Where did the Peterloo Massacre Happen?
St Peter's Field, Manchester
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When Did the Peterloo Massacre Happen?
August 1819
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How many Protesters Attended?
Around 60,000
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What did the Protesters want?
The right for all males over 21 to be able to vote
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Why did they want the Right to Vote?
To change Bread prices because they had been high
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Who was the Main Leader of the Rebellion?
Henry Hunt
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What were the problems with the British voting system in the early 1819?
Only Rich People / Land owners could vote and they heavily influenced parliament
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What political problems did Manchester face in the 1800s?
They had no representation in parliament
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August 1819

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When Did the Peterloo Massacre Happen?

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Around 60,000

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The right for all males over 21 to be able to vote

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To change Bread prices because they had been high

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