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Chartism - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Chartism : (noun)
1: the principles of a body of 19th century English reformers
who advocated better social and economic conditions for
working people [syn: Chartism]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Chartism : \Chart"ism\, n. [F. charte charter. Cf. Charte,
Chart.]
The principles of a political party in England (1838-48),
which contended for universal suffrage, the vote by ballot,
annual parliaments, equal electoral districts, and other
radical reforms, as set forth in a document called the
People's Charter.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Chartism |
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qwertyingit: On my way to college .. My Chartism essay still awaits! And then I get to be taught by the awesome Elizabeth |
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AGovernmentMan: What effect did Chartism have on politics during the industrial revolution? http://bit.ly/4GGBZS |
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qwertyingit: Chartism - the working class challenge. |
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