chartist
The Chartists were a working-class movement for political reform in Britain that existed from 1838 to around 1857. The movement sought to gain political rights and influence for the working classes. Its main demands were outlined in a document called the People's Charter. This charter called for six points of reform: universal male suffrage, the secret ballot, abolition of property qualifications for MPs, payment for MPs, equal constituencies, and annual parliamentary elections.
The movement was named after the People's Charter. It was characterized by mass meetings, petitions to Parliament,
Although the Chartists did not achieve their immediate goals, many of their demands were eventually enacted