Goals and Causes
During what time period did the reform start?
During the expansion of the Industrial Revolution
What was the bill that made it legal for workers to unionize called?
The Trades Union Bill
What person of power was rumored to be connected to the Luddites.
Gravener Henson
What Act did the British Government adopt in 1871?
The Trades Union Act.
Who wanted improvement and wages and working conditions?
Worker/Laborers
Why did the government repealed their reaction against the radical workers in 1824? (???????)
Because of the backlash from workers.
What perks did large organizations get after unionizing was legalized?
Large organizations status recognition and funds from the government.
Who was the British prime minister from 1783 to 1801?
William Pitt
What can laborers do after the Trades Union Act?
They can unionize.
Why did the government pass the Combination Acts?
To prevent workers from unionizing and because it was a reaction against radical workers.
When did the Trades Union Bill pass?
1871
Who was the principal representative for the Whig party during the late 18 and early 19 centuries.
Henry Fox
What community was most effected by the Combination Acts?
In large-scale industries, like factory workers and contract workers
What year were the Combination Acts repealed?
1824
What did large organizations want to be viewed as?
They wanted to be viewed as a force for progress instead of a threat
Who served on the Royal Commission on trade unions and labor laws.
Thomas Hughes
After the first Combination act, what happened to all previous agreements written or unwritten between workers and employers?
All previous agreements written or unwritten between workers and employers were cancelled.
What years did the gornment prohibit all organized activity?
1799-1800
What year did the British Government appoint royal commission?
1867
Who opened the trades union congress in 1868?
George potter
Did the Combination Acts end all worker combinations?
The act didn't end workers combinations, a few kinds of worker organizations were still allowed
Name one city that the petitions were from.
London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Nottingham