"The Charter means meat and drink and clothing . . . .for every man, woman and child who will do a fair day's work."
O'Brien - Chartist Leader

What did O'Brien mean?
Put the following sentences in the right order to find the answer.

A. New laws would make the employers pay fair wages and would improve the living conditions of the workers.

B. The workers' M.P.s would be able to make new laws.

C. Workers could vote in their own M.P.s.

D. All men should be able to vote in a secret ballot.

Now you should be able to see how important the Charter was for the workers.

1. Draw a flow chart to help you remember.
2. Discuss with the rest of the class whether you think that the Chartists demands were fair.
3. Find out how many of the demands are law today.

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