1901 Britian

Question 1

When did the first-manned power- flight occur?

Answer 1

-17th December 1903

Question 2

How long did the first-manned power flight last and how far did it go?

Answer 2

-12 seconds
-37m

Question 3

What happened by 1905 with planes?

Answer 3

150 flights were flew for 40 minutes at most.

Question 4

What happened in 1909 with planes?

Answer 4

A frenchman flew over the english channel.

Question 5

What happened in 1910 with planes?

Answer 5

Countries were investigating attaching bombs to planes.

Question 6

What was a poor life like in Britain in 1901?

Answer 6

-they earned just enough to get by
-worked in factories, shipyards, mills
-no benefits from state
-no free medical care

Question 7

What percentage of Britain was poor?

Answer 7

72%

Question 8

Why were British people worried about the nations status in 1901?

Answer 8

-They were under threat
-USA making more goods
-Germany+Japan catching up
-Other nations growing armies and navies
-Rivalry could lead to conflict
-Competing with other countries

Question 9

What were some popular consumer goods after 1901?

Answer 9

-Wristwatches
-Phonographs
-Cameras
-Vacuum Cleaners
-Electric Iron

Question 10

What was rich life like in 1901 Britain?

Answer 10

-life of luxury
-owned land and homes
-many didn’t work due to investments that made good money
-lots of privalages

Question 11

What percentage of Britain was rich?

Answer 11

3%

Question 12

What percentage of Britain was relatively wealthy?

Answer 12

25%

Question 13

What were popular communications after 1901?

Answer 13

-telephone
-radio
-By 1920 they were the most used household items
-they spread news quickly
-got business done at a faster rate