Chartism[1] was a working-class movement for political reform in the United Kingdom that lasted from 1838 to 1857 and was strongest in 1839, 1842 and 1848.

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 …

The Chartist movement was the first mass movement driven by the working classes. It grew following the failure of the 1832 Reform Act to extend the vote beyond those owning property.

Sep 2, 2024 · Dive into the Chartist Movement, a pivotal force in 19th-century Britain advocating for democratic reforms. Learn about the movement's origins, key figures, major events, and its lasting …

Chartism was a mass movement that emerged in the political disappointments and economic difficulties of the later 1830s and was active until 1848.

Jan 11, 2024 · Reform Acts: Chartism, Social Agency, and the Victorian Novel, 1832-1867. Baltimore: The John Hopkins University Press, 2014. [Review by Andrzej Diniejko].

The Chartist movement emerged as a direct response to the harsh realities faced by the working class during the Industrial Revolution, including long hours, low wages, and unsafe working conditions.