Pre-industrial Britain (PRE. 1780) Flashcards
What are the characteristics of pre-industrial Britain
Communication and transport limited High illiteracy rate Clear class divisions People lived in countryside Liked free time
Define the feudal system
Upper classes at the top, lower class at the bottom doing the work
Describe the differences in sports for classes
Upper class could write rules Sports were in more of a civilised banner and lacked aggression of lower class sport Upper class had facilities and equipment Upper class would gamble on lower class sports
What is popular recreation
Sport and leisure activities that were common among people of Britain before the Industrial Revolution
What are the characteristics of mob football
BRUTAL- Violent, based on force not skill
SIMPLE RULES- Passed on by word of mouth, only rule is not to murder
ASSOCIATED WITH WAGERING- Bets made in hope to become rich
POPULAR- Popular peasants game
LOCAL- Limited transport to other villages
OCCASIONAL- Was traditionally played on shrove Tuesday
RURAL- Played in countryside
Who played mob football
Men as deemed as dominant gender
Describe characteristics Real Tennis
Exclusive to upper class
More complex rules, as literate
More civilised
Could be played regulary in local
What were upperclass involvement in athletics
They were patrons for lower class so rules started to develop Upperclass also betted They gave prize money to winners
Describe the characteristics of athletics
Foot racers competed against eachother
If upperclass’s footman won, it would help their reputation
Took place in rural areas
Rules were simple
Events were local E.G. Wenlock Olympic Games
How were lower class involved in athletics
They were footmen and competed for money
Increased fitness due to running
Lead to Wenlock Olympic Games
How were upperclass involved in mob football
No involvement
How were lower class involved in mob football
Was played by lower class using inflated pigs bladder
Brutal
Only rule was you couldn’t murder
Was rarely played due to little free time
What was the upperclass involvement in Real Tennis
Played by upperclass as they had more time
They were able to afford equipment and facilities
Played often so increased fitness
What was lower class involvement in Real Tennis
No involvement
