Post Industrial Britain Flashcards
What is another phrase for this time period and why did it both positively and negatively affect the lower class?
Industrial Revolution
It opened up much more jobs in factories for income for the lower classes. On the other hand it was 12 hours shifts and this took away the chance of participating in sport.
What were the 3 social classes?
Upper
Middle
Lower
Why were public schools important in the creation of sport?
The belief in Muscular Christianity being moral christian people and the cult of athleticism being well-rounded sports people helped public schools arrange sports clubs and fixtures. Rules were written and governing bodies were formed due to public schools
Who was Lottie Dodd?
She was an English women tennis player who won Wimbledon 5 times and helped increase the number of women particpating in sports
Why was the education act helpful?
It was passed in 1870 and made sure that schools had a set curriculum in which they taught. This meant sport was taught and taken part in by all students at school
How did factories help form teams?
Factory workers were encouraged to create sports teams and this led to the creation of Arsenal and West Ham in the modern day.
Explain the increase in transport and why this is positive?
Train lines and canals were produced which meant travelling was much easier and quicker. This allowed fixtures to be played all around the country and leagues were formed
How much did law and order change during this time period?
Violent sports such as animal baiting and cock fighting were stopped due to laws. Mob football was put to an end as well but the lower classes still lived violently in their day to day life
