British Empire Flashcards
What is the British empire
Colonies and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom
What are Diplomats
An official representing a country abroad. They took sports such as Rugby and Cricket with them
What are the clergy
The body of all people ordained for religious duties
What is the Municipal Reform Act
Resulted in providing funding for public facilities such as baths and parks and helped develop swimming as a sport for the working classes
Public provision
Local council provision of facilities for the masses to participate
Teachers
Developed teams and taught traditional sporting values in schools and throughout the empire
Factory owners
Set up factory teams
British Army
Uses sport within armed forces to spread sport throughout the empire
National governing bodies
Codified sports, leagues and competition.
Nationally and Internationally
