What was the aim of the chartist movement, which organized in britain in the 1830s?

The aim of the Chartist Movement, which organized in Britain during the 1830s, was to gain political rights and influence for the working classes. Chartism emerged as a national movement due to the dissatisfaction among the working classes with the 1832 Reform Act which had failed to extend the vote to them. The Chartists had a specific set of demands, primarily encapsulated in a document known as the People's Charter of 1838, which called for:

1. Universal suffrage for all men over the age of 21. 2. The secret ballot, to protect the electorate in the exercise of their vote. 3. No property qualification for Members of Parliament, which would allow working-class people to stand for election. 4. Payment for Members of Parliament, enabling ordinary people to serve as MPs since they otherwise would not be able to afford to do so. 5. Equal constituencies, ensuring the same size of electorate for each MP, thus making the system fairer. 6. Annual Parliaments, meaning that general elections would be held every year, to make MPs more accountable.

The Charter, hence the name Chartist Movement, set forth these principles to make the political system more democratic and representative of the population’s interests at large. Although the movement was ultimately unsuccessful in its time, it did play a crucial role in highlighting the need for electoral reform, parts of which were gradually implemented over the second half of the 19th century.