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A Long and Illustrious History

The Chartists were a movement in the 19th century that campaigned for:

AThe abolition of slavery
BPolitical reform, including votes for all men
CTrade union rights for workers
DIndependence for Ireland

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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