A Long and Illustrious History
The Chartists were a movement in the 19th century that campaigned for:
AThe complete abolition of the slave trade
BPolitical reform, including votes for all men ✓
CTrade union rights and fair wages for working people
DIndependence for Ireland from British rule
Explanation
The Chartists were a political reform movement in the 1830s–1850s. They campaigned for rights including votes for all men, secret ballots and payment for MPs, many of which were eventually granted.
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