Impact of Industrialisation

Question 1

Define urbanisation

Answer 1

The process by which large numbers of people move from rural areas to cities and towns, leading to the growth of urban areas

Question 2

What were the negative effects of the industrial revolution on popular recreation/society

Answer 2

1. Loss of rights- Mob games outlawed
2. Urbanisation led to loss of space for mob games
3. Increased population led to poor hygiene
4. Longer working hours led to loss of leisure time
5. Low incomes , people couldn’t afford to take time off
6. Lack of public provision meant there was a lack of facilities, equipment and space

Question 3

What were the positive effects of the industrial revolution on popular recreation/society

(mention the specific ACT that was introduced by the government)

Answer 3

1. Municipal Reform Act led to increased provision of public parks
2. Provision of “penny baths” led to improved hygiene
3. Increase in wages led to increased spectatorship
4. Broken-time payments and Half-Day Saturday led to increased free time for sport
5. Industrial patronage and factor teams led to increased participation
6. Improved communication led to increased following with sport (radios,newspapers)
7. Improvements in transport led to the formation of tournaments and also increased spectatorship (rail, canal, roads)