The+causes+and+impact+of+Chartism

= = = = =__**Causes of Chartism**__=

__**Economic:**__

1) Industrial and agricultural workers disliked low wages, periodic unemployment, and high prices - the widening gap between the rich and the poor. 2) 1815 Corn Laws and protectionist economy still prevailed. This caused depressing employment as there were reductions in output and exports. 3) Taxation fell mainly on the working classes through indirect taxation. 16% and upwards of the average wage was consumed by taxes. 4) There were a series fiscal crises in the 1830s.


 * __Political__**

1) Dissatisfaction of the working class due to lack of enfranchisement after 1832 Reform Act. 2) Subsequent Whig reforms were disappointing and hurt the working man. Middle class representation led to middle class legislation.


 * Chartists sought a political solution to their economic and social problems.**


 * __Impacts of Chartism__ **

-Put pressure on the Government, but simultaneously showed the strength of the Government as they refused to bow to this pressure on three occasions (The three Chartist petitions.) -United people together on a common cause.