Stage 2 - industrial & post industrial (1780-1900)

Question 1

Society

Answer 1

Society was now rapidly changing from being agricultural/ rural based and was becoming dominated by factories and machinery. This led to a growth in industry and the urban environment developed alongside this.

Question 2

How society was changing

-First 3 points

Answer 2

PRE-INDUSTRIAL

1) Seasonal/agricultural work
2) Limited transport & communications
3) Illiteracy widespread

Post Industrial

1) Factory hours, same all year round
2) Both improved- development of railways and printing press / newspapers
3) Increased literacy

Question 3

How society was changing

-Last 3 points

Answer 3

PRE-INDUSTRIAL

4) Violent / cruel lifestyle
5) Feudal system
6) Limited technology

Post Industrial

4) Civilised lifestyle, improved law and order
5) Three tier society developed
6) More advanced technology

Question 4

How sport was changing

Answer 4

Remember that changes in sport tend to reflect changes in society, so as society became more ordered and structured, so did sport.

Sports and pastimes developed and the activities participated in were termed as rational recreation.

Question 5

Differences between rational & popular recreation

–First 4

Answer 5

1) PR) Few, non-strict rules
RR) Rules were codified & refined

2)PR) Violent/cruel
RR) Respectable- non violent& fair play

3)PR) Occasional (holidays & festivals)
RR) Regular - organised league & competitions

4)PR)No NGBs
RR)NGBs

Question 6

Differences between rational & popular recreation

–Last 4

Answer 6

5)PR) Played in rural areas
RR)- Regionally / nationally
- Purpose built facilities (grounds & pitches in urban areas)

6)PR) No space / time / kits / player restrictions
RR) Limits on kit / players / time / space

7)PR) Little skill involved
RR) High levels of skill involved, development of specialist positions/ divisions of labour

8)PR) Wagering
RR) Controlled wagering