Power and the People - Methods of protest
What were methods of protest?####communicationwargovindividuals
What is the main method of protest in Britain?####communication
Communication - explainer####Britons have often gained rights through effective communication of
their grievances
Communication - For example####New Unionism - c.18 lower class workers strike in solidarity with
other insutries e.g Match Girls, Dockers both successful
Communication - furthermore####MRM peaceful protest 60s: Race Relations act passed in response
1976: Commission for Racial Equality set up in response
Communication - importantly####communication, through multiple means, has become preferred
method of protest and its use has increased in frequency
Communication - therefore####communication has consistently contributed to the gain of rights for
Britons
War - explainer####Britons have demanded rights through war
War - For example####1215-16: First Barons War Armed revolt of barons John forced to sign and
resign MC after Innocent III annulled it
War - Furthermore####1642-49: ECW Civil War between royal and parliamentary forces Charles
repeatedly defeated, e.g Naseby later executed
War - However####war used often in early centuries but less is more modern times bc more
democratic freedom e.g 1918 - many granted vote
War - Therefore####war was often key to gaining rights in earlier centuries but less so in more
recent ones
Gov - explainer####many Britons have gained rights through gov
Gov - for example####Second Barons’ War 1265: Simon de Montfort called new parliament whilst
Henry III in custody after his defeat with nobles (knights) and commoners (burgesses) 1st time non-
nobles given prominence in gov
Gov - furthermore####ECW 1649 - Charles executed monarchy abolished and replaced by Cromwell
as Lord Protector England ruled by dictatorship and his Major Generals
Gov - however####government has been more willing to pass more legislation but often through
being pressured by other methods of campaign
Gov - therefore####government has been an increasingly frequently used way of gaining rights for
Britons
Individuals - explainer####many Britons have been moved to action by inspirational leaders
Individuals - for example####John Ball - Peasants’ Revolt
Individuals - furthermore####Annie Besant - Match Girls Strike
What were methods of protest?####communicationwargovindividuals
What is the main method of protest in Britain?####communication
Communication - explainer####Britons have often gained rights through effective communication of
their grievances
Communication - For example####New Unionism - c.18 lower class workers strike in solidarity with
other insutries e.g Match Girls, Dockers both successful
Communication - furthermore####MRM peaceful protest 60s: Race Relations act passed in response
1976: Commission for Racial Equality set up in response
Communication - importantly####communication, through multiple means, has become preferred
method of protest and its use has increased in frequency
Communication - therefore####communication has consistently contributed to the gain of rights for
Britons
War - explainer####Britons have demanded rights through war
War - For example####1215-16: First Barons War Armed revolt of barons John forced to sign and
resign MC after Innocent III annulled it
War - Furthermore####1642-49: ECW Civil War between royal and parliamentary forces Charles
repeatedly defeated, e.g Naseby later executed
War - However####war used often in early centuries but less is more modern times bc more
democratic freedom e.g 1918 - many granted vote
War - Therefore####war was often key to gaining rights in earlier centuries but less so in more
recent ones
Gov - explainer####many Britons have gained rights through gov
Gov - for example####Second Barons’ War 1265: Simon de Montfort called new parliament whilst
Henry III in custody after his defeat with nobles (knights) and commoners (burgesses) 1st time non-
nobles given prominence in gov
Gov - furthermore####ECW 1649 - Charles executed monarchy abolished and replaced by Cromwell
as Lord Protector England ruled by dictatorship and his Major Generals
Gov - however####government has been more willing to pass more legislation but often through
being pressured by other methods of campaign
Gov - therefore####government has been an increasingly frequently used way of gaining rights for
Britons
Individuals - explainer####many Britons have been moved to action by inspirational leaders
Individuals - for example####John Ball - Peasants’ Revolt
Individuals - furthermore####Annie Besant - Match Girls Strike
