Chartism: Working Class and National Political Movement
TMA 02
Task 1
In the history block, you learned about three explanations for Chartism’s support – a reaction to economic pressure, national political movement and an inclusive cultural community. What evidence is there in the extract above of three explanations for Chartism’s support that you learned about in the history chapter of Y180, and which, if any, is stressed most strongly by the speaker?
Part 1
In no more than 200 words, write a plan for this essay
Introduction:
1. Explain the background and context of the extract
2. This essay will consider the evidence for Chartism’s support in terms of economic pressure, popular radicalism, and cultural inclusiveness
3. It will argue all three factors contributed to Chartism’s support but political focus is dominant
Economic pressure:
1. 1837-42 were periods of economic downturn, Chartism attracted support by addressing economic circumstances – mention class legislations
2. Manufacturing population under-represented in the electoral system
3. Mention Asa Briggs, secondary source 1, who highlights the significance of economic circumstances
A national political movement:
1. Indicate how Chartism was built on pre-existing support for electoral reform
2. State the popular proposed class legislation changes
3. Use primary source 6 to show the heritage of popular radicalism and the public’s want for reform
4. Mention the use and importance of political language
5. Back up this view with Stedman Jones, secondary source 2
Cultural incisiveness:
1. Chartism welcomed those that were excluded from power in every other way - the working class
2. Mention Ellen Yeo, secondary source 3 to support this
3. Ideal of power to the people
Conclusion:
1. Evidence for all 3 factors
2. Final reflection – political movement is most stressed 200 words
Part 2
Write the essay, using no more than 800
Task 1
In the history block, you learned about three explanations for Chartism’s support – a reaction to economic pressure, national political movement and an inclusive cultural community. What evidence is there in the extract above of three explanations for Chartism’s support that you learned about in the history chapter of Y180, and which, if any, is stressed most strongly by the speaker?
Part 1
In no more than 200 words, write a plan for this essay
Introduction:
1. Explain the background and context of the extract
2. This essay will consider the evidence for Chartism’s support in terms of economic pressure, popular radicalism, and cultural inclusiveness
3. It will argue all three factors contributed to Chartism’s support but political focus is dominant
Economic pressure:
1. 1837-42 were periods of economic downturn, Chartism attracted support by addressing economic circumstances – mention class legislations
2. Manufacturing population under-represented in the electoral system
3. Mention Asa Briggs, secondary source 1, who highlights the significance of economic circumstances
A national political movement:
1. Indicate how Chartism was built on pre-existing support for electoral reform
2. State the popular proposed class legislation changes
3. Use primary source 6 to show the heritage of popular radicalism and the public’s want for reform
4. Mention the use and importance of political language
5. Back up this view with Stedman Jones, secondary source 2
Cultural incisiveness:
1. Chartism welcomed those that were excluded from power in every other way - the working class
2. Mention Ellen Yeo, secondary source 3 to support this
3. Ideal of power to the people
Conclusion:
1. Evidence for all 3 factors
2. Final reflection – political movement is most stressed 200 words
Part 2
Write the essay, using no more than 800