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Chartism

In Our Time

CHAPTER

The Gradual Acceptance of Chartist Ideas

This chapter explores the gradual acceptance of Chartist demands in the House of Commons, focusing on key reforms like universal male suffrage and the end of property qualifications. Although the changes were incremental and fell short of the radical overhaul sought by the Chartists, former activists shifted their focus to local community issues, particularly in public health and sanitation.

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