Pre-industrial Britain Flashcards
1
Q
What was life like in pre-industrial Britain
A
- limited transport and communication
- wide spread illiteracy
- two tier system = lower class and upper class
- limited free time due to long working hours
- population spread out in rural areas
2
Q
What are the characteristics of popular recreation
A
- occasional = restricted due to long working hours
- local = specific to each community
- limited coding = no rules or regulations
- violent = aggressive and male dominated
- wagering = gambling/betting was common
3
Q
What are the characteristics of mob football
A
- localised form of activity
- few, simple, unwritten rules
- violent and male dominated
- played by lower class
- rural activity
- occasional, during festive time
4
Q
What are the characteristics of Real tennis
A
- sorry for the upper class
- very exclusive
- written rules
- lacked violence and played in civilised manor
- use of equipment and facilities
5
Q
What was the Wenlock Olympic Games
A
A festival of sports where servants would compete in events such as running, hurdles, football and cycling
- rules were simple
- events were local and tan once a year
- it was in a rural location
- first games were in 1850
