Chapter 3 Flashcards
What was the main cause of urbanization in Industrial Britain?
The Industrial Revolution led to mass migration from rural areas to cities for factory jobs.
True or False: The 19th century saw significant improvements in public health.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ Act of 1848 aimed to improve sanitary conditions in urban areas.
Public Health
What were the living conditions like for the working class in Industrial Britain?
Crowded, unsanitary, and often unsafe.
Which disease outbreak in the 19th century highlighted the need for better sanitation?
Cholera
What role did the government play in public health during the Industrial Revolution?
The government began to take more responsibility for public health through legislation.
Name one consequence of poor air quality in industrial cities.
Increased respiratory diseases.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a common illness in Industrial Britain? A) Tuberculosis B) Diabetes C) Heart Disease
A) Tuberculosis
What was the significance of the 1875 Public Health Act?
It mandated improvements in sanitation and water supply.
True or False: Industrial workers often had access to clean drinking water.
False
What type of housing did many workers live in during the Industrial Revolution?
Tenements or slums.
Fill in the blank: The __________ Commission investigated the living conditions of the poor in the 1840s.
Poor Law
What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on child health?
Children faced high mortality rates and poor health due to harsh working conditions.
What was one major public health reform introduced in the 19th century?
Establishment of health boards to oversee sanitation.
Multiple Choice: What was a major cause of pollution in industrial cities? A) Factories B) Farming C) Fishing
A) Factories
What did the Factory Acts aim to improve?
Working conditions and to limit child labor.
True or False: The introduction of vaccinations was a key development in public health.
True
What was the relationship between industrialization and disease outbreaks?
Industrialization led to overcrowding and poor sanitation, which facilitated disease outbreaks.
Fill in the blank: The __________ movement advocated for the improvement of health and hygiene.
Sanitary
What was the role of philanthropists in improving public health during this period?
They funded hospitals, sanitation projects, and health campaigns.
Name one infectious disease that was prevalent in Industrial Britain.
Typhus
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a result of the Industrial Revolution? A) Decreased population B) Improved agricultural methods C) Urban overcrowding
C) Urban overcrowding
What was the purpose of the 1842 Chadwick Report?
To investigate sanitary conditions and recommend improvements.
True or False: Public health measures were immediately effective after being implemented.
False
What was one major challenge to public health reform in Industrial Britain?
Resistance from factory owners and local authorities.
Fill in the blank: The __________ Act of 1902 aimed to improve the health of the nation through education.
Education
What was the impact of industrial waste on public health?
Contaminated water supplies and increased disease risk.
Name one way in which transportation improvements affected public health.
Facilitated quicker response to health crises and distribution of medical supplies.
Multiple Choice: What was a common feature of industrial cities? A) Green spaces B) Clean streets C) Polluted environments
C) Polluted environments
What did the term ‘slum’ refer to in the context of Industrial Britain?
Overcrowded and poorly built housing for the working class.
True or False: The establishment of public health policies was solely the responsibility of local governments.
False
