The author of this article (Charles W. Colby), is trying to approximate, what happened on August 16 1819 (Peterloo Massacre).
I think that the author is credible and reliable, because he writes clearly and factually-true facts.
After the Battle of Waterloo began to call for reforms. Interest was mainly to maintain price-cheap bread. Therefore, started riots and loss of life. In 1819 it resulted in the Peterloo Massacre. On this day, August 16 was on Sv.Peter's field organized the assembly next to the Church.The maintenance of order should be in charge of Lancashire militia.
Assembly meeting on 80 000 people with requests:
"No Corn Laws"," Annual Parliaments", " Universal Suffrage"," Vote By Ballot". In various parts of the crowd around him and the soldiers were on horses. Everybody waited for Mr. Hunt and his speech. The soldiers began to wave the sword and intimidate crowd . Commanding officer with the help of the sword took Mr.Hunt and few several people. Mr.Hunt urged people to calm, but arrests and screaming of soldiers "Have at their flags!" Led people running in all directions far away. Many people were trampled by horses and men, or killed by the sword. In only 10 minutes was the end of the whole congregation. Several people were killed and approximately 300 to 400 people injured.
Mr.Hunt ended up in jail, but a sympathizers in every part of the island
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4 comments:
What was the main reason and cleat of this revolt?
Who was the leader of this revolt and
did something happen after this revolt?for example new law, conditions or some like that?
1) The main reason of this revolt were reforms.
2) The leader of this revolt was Mr.Hunt. Yes,it has happened,there were way more supporters of the reforms.
Kistyna, I hope that you were able to translate the article and gain a solid understanding of the content. I noticed that some of the things that you wrote were dangerously close to plagiarism. Please, if you have any questions or need help with translation, let me know. Be sure to use only your words next time, or at least give the author credit by using quotations. 7/10
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