Write a short note on Chartism.

Write a short note on Chartism.

Chartism was a working-class movement for political reform in Britain which existed from 1838 to 1857. The period from 1830 to 1850 witnessed radical political and economic changes. Industry flourished while agriculture declined. There was a conflict between old-fashioned fears and modern outlooks. The people’s charter of 1838 was the very basis of the Chartist movement, a product of industrialisation and lack of economic and social security.

It was drafted by William Lovett for the London Working Men’s Association. Chartist movement was a radical campaign for parliamentary reform. It was a working men’s movement to achieve parliamentary democracy in order to achieve social and economic reform.

Chartist movement summary of demands

The first Chartist meeting took place in 1839 at London. This convention adopted the motto, peaceably if we may, forcibly if we must. The Charter made six important demands. Here is the summary:

1.   To hold general elections annually.

2.   To pay salaries to MPs.

3.   To remove the requirement of ownership of property to the members of Parliament.

4.   To introduce a secret ballot system.

5.   To establish electoral districts of equal size.

6.   To establish universal adult suffrage.

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