ma1 g9 msc/humanitites (you got this) Flashcards
British Empire
The collection of countries and colonies (areas) that
Britain ruled over at its height, Britain ruled over 56 colonies around the
world.
Patriotic
Showing love for your country and being proud of it.
Assembly line
A system using workers and machines in a factory to
make goods in stages.
Mass produce
To make goods in huge numbers, often for cheaper than
before.
Consumer goods
Items bought by people for their own use
Poverty
Poverty is a state or condition in which one lacks the financial
resources and essentials for a certain standard of living. Poverty can have
diverse social, economic, and political causes and effects.
Public health
Public health is “the science and art of preventing disease,
prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and
informed choices of society, organizations, public and private,
communities and individuals”.
sufragette
The word ‘suffrage’ means having the right to vote in
political elections. The Suffragettes campaigned for women to have this
right. In Britain the organisation was led by Emmeline Pankhurst and her
daughters Christabel and Sylvia at the beginning of the twentieth century.
suffrage movement
Beginning in the mid-19th century, several
generations of woman suffrage supporters lectured, wrote, marched,
lobbied, and practiced civil disobedience to achieve what many
Americans considered a radical change in the Constitution – guaranteeing
women the right to vote
Describe how the quality of life in Britain in 1901 might be viewed as
better than many other countries.
Educated than many people in other nations around the world. Cities were full
of shops that contain a wide range of goods, either made in a British factory and
brought in from parts of from the part of British Empire. Largest empire the
world had ever seen- Britain controlled over a quarter of the world. (about 450
million people).
In what ways was Britain’s status in the world under threat by 1901?
Britain was under threat from other nations – USA was now making more
goods than Britain, and Germany and Japan were quickly catching up. Japan,
Germany, Russia and the USA were serious military rivals too.
Model T?
Car produced by Ford.
Baby Grand
Plane created by the Wright Brothers.
Phonograph
device for playing music.
Why did a Model T cost less in 1927 than in 1908?
As a result of mass production and the assembly line – these allowed cars to be
made quickly and at lower cost, so car was cheaper.
Analyse how did the technology impact in 1901.Write in detail.
In 1901, technology played a pivotal role in shaping various aspects of society,
economy, and daily life. While it might not have been as advanced as
contemporary technology, the innovations of the time significantly influenced
the trajectory of human progress. Here’s an analysis of how technology
impacted different areas in 1901.
Telegraph and Telephone
The telegraph, a long-distance communication
device, had been in use for several decades. However, in 1901, telegraph lines
were more extensive and efficient.
Steam and Electric Power
The transportation industry saw the dominance of
steam power, with steam engines powering trains and ships
Industrialisation
Factories increasingly used steam engines and newly
developed machinery to streamline production processes.
Printing Technology
The printing press, a technology dating back to the 15th
century, continued to play a crucial role in disseminating information.
Newspapers and magazines were widely circulated, shaping public opinion, and
providing a means of mass communication.