20th century britain

Question 1

what was britain like in 1901?

Answer 1

.richest contry in the world-industrial revolution
.the people where better feed clothed healthier and more educate
.largest empire the world had ever seen
.queen victoria died
.big gap between rich and poor
.rich had land homes many just didnt have to work whear as the poor strugled to feed themselfs
.no NHS (sick expensive health)
.cars telephones and radio became exesible more people in terms of consumer good iorns vacums iron carmeras and watches
.growth of cinima

Question 2

Life in 1901: Poverty and Health ?

Answer 2

-research report published by Booth suggested over 30% of LOndoners couldn’t afford to eat properly despite having FT jobs
-army were worried as there weren’t enough healthy men to recruit
-children suffered, with 15% dying before their 5th birthday
CHange:
-free school meals were then introduced
- free medical checks and treatment
- unemployment benefits
- sickness benefits
- old age pension
-old age pensions

Question 3

The NHS

Answer 3

• set up after WWII
• all medical treatment free include doctore, hospital and dentist
• poor received benefits
• all workers paid for the NHS via a national insurance contribution (tax)

Question 4

The Titanic (p14-17)

Answer 4

• sailed in 1912. maiden voyage
• 3 football pitches , taller than 17 storey building. Immense size
• was believed to be unsinkable
• some of the richest people in the world were on board
• however the majority were poor, paying for a one way ticket for a new life in NY
• hit an iceberg after 4 days of sailing
• freezing waters and temperatures (1500 died)