ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Chartism blamed political corruption and “class legislation “ for working-class hardships. It sought to mobilize its supporters and intimidate its opponents by demonstrations of the strength of popular opinion in mass meetings and petitions to Parliament.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chartism evolved from massive social and economic unrest in the 1830s amongst the working-class due to changes from the industrial revolution which created food shortages and unemployment. It was a politically orientated movement led on behalf of the working class, in support of poor housing and working conditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chartism was a working class movement which emerged in 1836 in London. It expanded rapidly across the country and was most active between 1838 and 1848. The aim of the Chartists was to gain political rights and influence for the working classes. Their demands were widely publicized through their meetings and pamphlets.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chartists’ petition All men to have the vote (universal manhood suffrage) Voting should take place by secret ballot. Parliamentary elections every year, not once every five years. Constituencies should be of equal size.

Detailed explanation-5: -Chartism was the first movement both working class in character and national in scope that grew out of the protest against the injustices of the new industrial and political order in Britain. While composed of working people, Chartism was also mobilized around populism as well as clan identity.