Pre-industrial Britain (pre-1780's) Flashcards
1
Q
What was life like pre-1780’s ?
A
- communications + transport
- large amounts of illiteracy ; lower class uneducated
- working class lived with violence, ruling class living in comfort
- big class distinction based on the feudal system
- rural living
2
Q
What is the feudal system ?
A
The higher class people had power and ownership of land of which the lower class had to work on
3
Q
What are the characteristics of popular recreation ?
A
- long hours for working class
- due to rural area, had to use natural things around
- lot’s of illiteracy so there was a limited number of rules
- Activities of aggressive and male dominated - reflected a harsh environment
4
Q
What is Mob football ?
A
- represented characteristics of popular
- sport for the working class
- used fields
- used pig bladder as balls
- happened during holy days
- no rules
- very rural
5
Q
Why did the local authorities ban mob football ?
A
- violent
- injury and death
- damage of property
- involving gambling
- link to alcohol consumption
6
Q
What is real tennis ?
A
- does reflect popular recreation
- played by the upperclass
- Henry 8th played and owned a court
- complex rules
- high sportsmanship
- regular thing
- expensive specialist equipment
- national
- difficult demand, shows superiority to lower class
7
Q
What is popular recreation ?
A
Sport and pastimes of people in preindustrial Britain
