Post 1850 Industrial Britain

Question 1

Why did sport that involved cruelty to animals become less popular in post 1850 Britain?

Answer 1

-RSPCA formed
-Police force created, Metropolitan police act
-New laws passed, cruelty to animals act passed
-Society became less tolerant to animal cruelty, more civilised society
-Emerging middle class, influenced worked, discouraged cruelty

Question 2

How did the development of railways affect sport in post 1850 Britain?

Answer 2

-Teams/individuals able to travel to play nationally
-Leagues and cup competitions instituted
-More international teams and competitions
-Standard of play improved
-Greater needed for standardised rules
-Allowed spectators to travel to support their team

Question 3

How did education and literacy affect sport in post 1850 Britain?

Answer 3

Improved education for lower classes, could write, read rules, understand more complex modern sport

Question 4

Identity the social and cultural factors that caused an increased in participation in sport among working classes in post 1850 Britain

Answer 4

-Short working house, more free time, 1/2 days on Wednesdays or Saturdays
-Public holidays, bank holidays introduced
-New facilities, parks, public baths
-Improved transport, railways gave access to seaside and countryside, improved roads
-Better education, working classes now educated, could understand more complex rules
-Increased income, wages increased, more disposable income, broken time payments
-Middle class employers encouraged participation, factory owners formed teams and sponsored excursions
-Improved health and energy levels