Chartism

Start with an overview

Chartism is one section of Victorian Britain in History. The resources on this page offer ways to study why Chartism emerged, what its supporters wanted and how events developed. They were made by GoConqr users, so you can explore the topic through different resources and formats.

A useful starting point is the Chartism mind map. It brings together causes, key events and significance. The Chartism note then offers questions about long- and short-term causes, changing support and leadership. Use those questions to guide a closer reading after you have looked at the map.

Explore demands and events

The The Chartists mind map introduces the People's Charter and its demands. The Chartist Movement mind map also covers the six points and political origins. Look at both to compare how they organize those ideas, then return to the overview map to see where the demands fit.

For events and people, try the flashcard deck on Chartists. Its topics include William Lovett, Feargus O'Connor, the National Convention, the Newport Rising and petitions. A separate timeline flashcard deck includes the founding of the National Charter Association. Use these alongside the maps when you want to connect names and events with the wider account.

Bring your study together

This page lists no quizzes. Instead, use the flashcards to go over terms and events, then use a mind map to put them in context. The map on the government's response offers another angle, while the Achievements of Chartism and Prominent Chartist Leaders maps offer further places to explore.

Within Victorian Britain, these resources give you a focused section to study as part of History. Choose a map or flashcard deck and follow the questions it raises.