The Nottingham Goose Fair of 1766

What was the primary focus of the Nottingham Goose Fair by 1766?

• Textile market

• Livestock trading

• Food items, especially cheese

• Amusement rides

What triggered the chaos during the evening of the fair?

• The mayor announced new taxes

• Traders from Lincolnshire were accosted

• A fire broke out

• A famous performer canceled their show

How did the crowd react when several rioters were arrested?

• They dispersed peacefully

• They negotiated with the authorities

• They left the fair quietly

• They became more violent

What action did the 15th Dragoons take to restore order?

• They evacuated the market square

• They negotiated with the crowd

• They fired on the crowd

• They set up barricades

What was the outcome of the Dragoons' intervention?

• The fair continued peacefully

• The disturbance was quelled after bloodshed

• The crowd dispersed without incident

• The mayor resigned