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Why did Liverpool’s government choose repression not reform?. Reasons for discontent = poor economic situation and lack of vote. Protests occurred when food prices high. Politicians had no experience of dealing with Such situations. Not the job of politicians to improve
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Why did Liverpool’s government choose repression not reform?
Reasons for discontent = poor economic situation and lack of vote Protests occurred when food prices high Politicians had no experience of dealing with Such situations Not the job of politicians to improve soc and econ conditions at this time Govt policies only means available for country at this time Why repression? Influence of French Rev on politicians No police force available to govt. Six Acts – Habeas Corpus Not intended to be permanent Protest mostly from Radicals