... in source A1 where it says: There were frequent disturbances in rural Wales, which involved sheep stealing and poaching. Some of this violence was a protest against the harsh attitudes of some landowners." The theft was against property as people's sheep were being stolen, it is well-researched evidence by an historian called David Evans, which is mostly facts and is backed up by Gwyn A Williams in his book "When Was Wales". Another form of violence at this time was rioting; I can see evidence of rioting in source A2 as it says: "Carmarthen had a history of disorder in the 19th century. In 1801 and 1818 there were riots because of shortages of food. In 1831, there were riots during the reform crisis." The Rioting was against property and against the people. This evidence is well researched and is mostly facts as the historian is able to refer to ...

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