Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Chartism \Chart"ism\, n. [F. charte charter. Cf. {Charte},
   {Chart}.]
   The principles of a political party in England (1838-48),
   which contended for universal suffrage, the vote by ballot,
   annual parliaments, equal electoral districts, and other
   radical reforms, as set forth in a document called the
   People's Charter.

Source : WordNet®

Chartism
     n : the principles of a body of 19th century English reformers
         who advocated better social and economic conditions for
         working people