The orations of Henry Hunt led to this event, which also prompted the passage of the Six Acts.
Lord Sidmouth scandalously thanked Thomas Trafford for preserving the public peace in the wake of this event. The orations of Henry Hunt led to this event, which also prompted the passage of the Six Acts. Fifteen people were killed during this event, which was a protest against the unemployment and hunger in Britain following the (*) Napoleonic Wars. For 10 points, name this 1819 Manchester massacre, nicknamed by creating a portmanteau of its location at St. Peter's field and the site of Napoleon's final defeat.
Lord Sidmouth scandalously thanked Thomas Trafford for preserving the public peace in the wake of this event.
the {Peterloo} Massacre [or {Battle} of St. Peter's Field before it is read]