When was the Peterloo Massacre
August 1819
How many people were there
Around 50,000
Who was due to make a speech
Henry Hunt
How many people were killed and injured
11 killed 400 injured
What were some of the consequences of the peterloo massacre
The goverment congratulated the army in keeping order in manchester.Henry hunt was jailed for 2 years.The goverment banned meetings of more than 50 people.Tax on newspapers were increased so the working class couldent read them