Post-industrial Britain Flashcards

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What is urbanisation?

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The growth of cities and the migration to towns/cities for work

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Social class

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Introduction of middle class (factory owners)

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3
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Gender

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Still low participation in females compared to males

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4
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Law and order

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Development of police force → more defined laws, sense of order within society
Decline of violent sports
Controlled gambling

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5
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Education and literacy

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Upper class boys attended 19th century public schools
State education came into place for working class
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6
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Education and literacy

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Pe made compulsory

Introduction of grammar schools

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7
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Availability of time

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Decrease in working hours → more leisure time for the working class

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8
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Transport

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Transport made available for everyone, made sports more accessible

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9
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Availability of money

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Paid holiday and better pay → more disposable income for working class

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10
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Why were 19th century public schools so influential in promoting and organising sports?

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> a lot of time spent on sport → believed games were valuable
money
rules were developed and games more structured (codified)
head teachers were well respected and influential so society followed their ideals
ex-pupils promoted ethics and games when left school

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11
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What is muscular Christianity?

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The combination of Christian gentlemen beliefs with patriotic duty, manliness, athleticism, teamwork and discipline

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