Since 1900's: Living Conditions Flashcards
What type of government were leading before the 1900’s?
What effect did this have? How did this change?
- The Conservative government were leading.
Very few acts to improve health. Liberal government (1906)
When was the Welfare State Born?
WHAT DID IT DO? IMPACT P + N?
- 1906
- Free school meals (1906) , old age pensions (1908)
- Made life better for poor OR higher taxes
How did jobs change in modern period?
When? EXAMPLES? IMPACT, P + N ?
- 1950’s
- Service jobs increased
- Through tourism, ealthcare, education
- Less accidents in factories OR less hands on (inactivity)
How did the invention of tractors affect public health?
When? Impact P+ N?
- 1901
- More work efficieny OR inactivity from labor- saving device
How did the invention of cars affect public health?
When? Impact (P+N)?
- 1980
- Easier to move around OR more smog
What were the dates for the 4 main Housing Acts passed?
1.) 1909
2.) 1919
3.) 1930
4.) 1980
How did banning back- to backs affect public health?
When? IMPACT P +N?
- 1909
- Stopped landowners selling accommodations with bad water supply + drainage
OR…. - Ruined community in BTB’s
How did the introduction of council houses affect public health?
When? IMPACT P+ N?
- 1919
- SET STANDARDS for space, water supply and drainage.
OR…. - Higher taxes
How did the 1930 Housing Act affect public health?
WHAT? IMPACT P
- Councils forced landlords to sell houses to councils
- P: cleared slums
How did Thatcher’s Housing Act affect public health?
When? What?Example? Impact P+N?
- 1980
- Gave tennants right to buy council homes.
- Example: 1.5 million people from then have bought one.
- P: less reliance
- N: private renting/ poor accommodation ie. Dampness.
What diseases did smog cause?
- pneumonia
- bronhcitis
How did better technology (storage) affect public health?
When? What? Impact P+N?
- 1950
- Canned products and fridges
- P: Food lasted longer
- N: convinience foods (by microwaves) became more common.
How did food rationing affect public health?
When? Impact P+ N?
- After WW2
- P: More balanced diet
- N: no luxuries like sweets and jam.
How did HIGH - RISE council houses affect public health?
When? Impact P+N?
- After WW2
- P: provided gas + electric for poor people
- N: Ruined community spirit in BTB’s/ Blitz destroyed them.
How did BSE affect public health?
When? What? Impact P+N?
- 1986
- Disease in cows that spread to humans
- N: created fear about modern farming methods
- P: led to demand of fresher produce.
How did rickets affect public health?
When? What? Impact P +N?
- 1900’s
- W: Caused from lack of sunlight/ Vitamin D.
- P: scientists added vitamins to bread in 1942
- N: caused severe pain.
How many “homes fit for heroes” did Lloyd George want to build?
How many did he actually build?
- 500,000
176,000 homes ACTUALLY BUILT
Give 4 big issues in living conditions since 1900’s
- Air
- Inactivity
- Diseases (Spanish Flu + AIDS)
- Smoking
How did The Great Smog affect public health?
What? When? Example? Impact P +N?
- 1952
- Thick, poisonous smoke that covered all of London.
- E: 12,000 Londoners died
- P: Took action after this (after many build- ups of other smogs.)
- N: Bronhcitis and cancer
How did higher wages and labor- saving devices affect public health?
When? Impact P+ N?
- 1920’s
- N: a consumer society with obesity and heart problems
- P: Life became easier with tech
What was posted in magazines in 1920’s and 30’s to improve public health?
What? Impact N?
- Slimming articles
- N: These were removed during the war
How did petrol and food rationing affect public health?
When? Impact P + N? Example?
- WW2
- P: people were more active
- ## N: after WW2 the rationing stopped.
Give 2 reasons that explain why the government has been bad at solving issues like smoking and obesity.
- Do it slow because they don’t want to lose income tax.
- Don’t want to become a “Nanny State.”
What percentage of people went to Church?
- 10% went to Church.
