The Peterloo Massacre - Group discussion

(This particular sheets comes with a TRIGGER WARNING - violence/ descriptions of brutality and graphic details).

Aimed at a higher age group, this is an ideal work pack for a history / politics class looking to understand more about democracy and reform.
The Peterloo Massacre was an important event in local history. In this worksheet you will find an eye-witness account from reformer Samuel Bamford. The group is asked to read the account and break into groups and discuss the Peterloo Massacre, the reasons for it and it’s consequences.

PLEASE NOTE - this work pack is rather text heavy. The Peterloo Massacre also covers sensitive topics about the right to protest and talks about police brutality with descriptions of violence, injury and murder and should be navigated with sensitivity. As such this work pack is aimed an older student body.