Moral force

Question 1

what is moral force

Answer 1

Using persuasion and demonstration of a moral case only – through peaceful and constitutional means.

Question 2

Supporters

Answer 2

• Lovett, Attwood, Henry Vincent, Bronterre O’Brien and many others who pursued New Directions
• middle class Chartists.

Question 3

Strengths

Answer 3

• Retains the moral high ground and ensures focus on the strength of the case for the 6 point of Charter.
• proves worthiness of supporters.

Question 4

Criticisms

Answer 4

• Naive and unlikely to succeed.

- Allows the authorities to easily deal with Chartism e.g. dismissive parliamentary vote after first petition.