What Was a Result of the Peterloo Massacre

question 50

Multiple Choice

What was a result of the Peterloo Massacre?

• A) The Corn Laws were repealed.
• B) Parliament passed more liberal free speech laws.
• C) Over three hundred British factory workers were killed.
• D) The Combination Acts were passed.
• E) None of these.

---

Definitions:

Treasury Stock

Shares that were issued and subsequently reacquired by the issuing company, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the company's balance sheet.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a specific point in time, showing assets, liabilities, and equity.

Stock Options

Financial derivatives that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a stock at an agreed-upon price within a certain period.

Stockholder Rights

The privileges and protections provided to shareholders of a company, including voting rights, dividends, and information access.