2022 - Living Confitions Industrial Towns Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Cholera outbreak in Sunderland? How many deaths?
A
1831
32,000
2
Q
When did half of all children die by in Manchester and Sheffield?
A
Their 5th birthday
3
Q
How many bricks deep was the foundation on Back-to-Backs?
A
3
4
Q
Where did workers establish slums beneath the city?
A
Nottingham
5
Q
What was Arkwrights fortune?
A
£500,000
6
Q
What were Robert Owen’s annual profits?
A
£300,000
7
Q
Who did the Luddite’s kill in 1812?
A
Horsfield
8
Q
When was the frame breaking act introduced?
A
1812
9
Q
By 1832 how many Co-ops around the country?
A
500
10
Q
When did the Rochdale Pioneers establish their co-op?
A
1844
11
Q
What were 3 benefits of New Lanark?
A
Goods were affordable, Children were schooled until 10, Free Nurseries provided to parents
12
Q
When was New Lanark opened?
A
1786
