Pre industrial Britain - Mr Jerwood Flashcards
How many years ago was pre industrial Britain?
239 years ago
What was life like in pre-industrial Britain? (6 features)
Communication and transport was limited.
Class division clearly existed.
People lived in rural areas.
There was limited free time as work based on land.
Cruel or violent existences were the norm for the lower class. Upper class lived in comfort and luxury.
Widespread illiteracy- lower classes were uneducated.
Define feudal system.
It was a way of structuring society around a relationship derived from the holding of land in exchange for service of labour.
Define popular recreations.
The sport and pastimes of people in pre industrial Britain.
What were there (lower class) activities like? (5 features)
Activities were aggressive Male dominated Lots of injuries Lots of damage to property Reflected a harsh society
What are 3 popular recreational characteristics of pre-industrial Britain?
Sport was localised -
- Sports were violent/aggressive
- Limited organisation/simple rules/uncodified
What are the 4c’s
Cruel
Clear class division
Countryside
Communications
What were activities like in pre-industrial Britain?
Activities were aggressive Male dominated Reflected a harsh society Lots of damage to property Lots of injuries Localised No rules
Who played real tennis?
The upper class, for example Henry 8th had a court made specially for him.
How was real tennis played?
Played to a high moral code so it lacked violence and was instead played in a civilised manner, with opponents mutually respectful of one another.
When was real tennis played?
With plenty of leisure time the upper class were able to play real tennis on a regular basis, in expensive purpose built facilities using expensive specialised equipment.
Where was real tennis played?
The upper class had the ability to travel to play tennis so it was non-local in nature.
What was real tennis like?
It was a skilful game with technical demands, which enabled the upper class to show their superiority over the lower class.
Who played mob football?
It was played by the peasants, reflecting the clear division of society into two tiers.
Where was mob football played?
It was a localised form of activity due to limited transport being available As well as very little development in way of communications.