Sport In Post 1850 Industrial Britain

Question 1

Social class in post 1850 industrial britain

Answer 1

• still the biggest factor in relation to type and amount of sport
• classes did not mix
• addition of middle class

Question 2

Working class in post 1850 industrial britain

Answer 2

Lower classes participated less
• factory owners would not allow “traditional” holidays e.g. shrove Tuesday
• long hours - low energy
• illness due to poor living conditions
• lack of space e.g. mob football died out, no space in city

Question 3

Middle class in post 1850 industrial britain

Answer 3

• had been to public school and valued the benefits of sport
• provided opportunities for the working class - outings
• established factory teams
• introduced half day Saturdays
• middle class had time and money - golf

Question 4

Upper class in post 1850 industrial britain

Answer 4

Land owners

Question 5

Law and order in post 1850 industrial britain

Answer 5

• society became civilised
• met police and RSPCA established
- sport became civilised
- violent or unruly sports died
- mob games outlawed
- sports became codified

Question 6

Transport in post 1850 industrial britain

Answer 6

• establishment of national rail network
• travel to fixtures
• allowed leagues to be established
• increase spectatorship
• standardised rules
• travel to national parks and coasts/AONB

Question 7

Gender in post 1850 industrial britain sport

Answer 7

• sporting opportunities for women are still very limited
- non competitive
- non strenuous
- modest dress
E.g. cycling

Question 8

Availability of time in post industrial britain

Answer 8

• initial reduction in spare time
• introduction of half day Saturday’s = more time
• 72hrs to 56hrs/wk
• could spend time in new facilities e.g. public baths + parks

Question 9

Availability of money in post 1850 industrial britain

Answer 9

WC - no change in disposable income
MC - increase in disposable income

Question 10

Education and literacy in post 1850 industrial britain

Answer 10

• Elementary education act 1880
• attendance at school compulsory age 5-10

Question 11

The role of public schools

Answer 11

• inspired Baron Pierre de Coubertain
• public schools encouraged:
- physical endeavour
- fair play/sportsmanship
- respect/unity
- physical excellence

Question 12

Promotion of ethics and values in public schools (examples of values)

Answer 12

• trustworthiness
• leadership
• physical endeavour
• physical prowess
• honesty
• loyalty
• teamwork
(And loads more)

Question 13

The cult of athleticism

Answer 13

• the development of character through sport - physical endeavour and moral integrity
• linked muscular Christianity (same as cult of athleticism)

Question 14

Spread of sports and games

Answer 14

• former public school boys
• codified rules
• formed NGB’s (national governing body) e.g. FA, BC
• established leagues and competitions
• became house masters/head teachers
• became missionaries