Government Response
nThe 'charge' or 'massacre' at Peterloo caused massive public outrage.
nAnger swept the country and was unjustly directed at the government.
nMeetings in many towns demanded that the Prince Regent dismiss Lord Liverpool's cabinet.
nThe government responded with the controversial Six Acts which attempted to clearly define the powers of local government and the JPs.
nSome historians believe that the Six Acts were repressive, whilst others believe that they were a sensible response and not unlike our anti–terrorism laws today.