The Impact Of The Industrial Revolution On Sport

Question 1

Urbanisation

Answer 1

Large numbers of people migrating from rural areas into towns and cities, seeking regular work in factories

Question 2

Features of urbanisation that contribute to the development of sport

Answer 2

• Lack of Work space
• Large working class population
• Change in working conditions
• Loss of traditional sports

Question 3

Lack of work space meant…

Answer 3

Space was at a premium and there weren’t open fields or areas to play sport and therefore purpose built facilities had to be made

Question 4

Large working class population…

Answer 4

Urbanisation meant a large working class population needed entertainment. This resulted in mass spectator numbers at football and rugby matches for the first time

Question 5

Change in working conditions…

Answer 5

Gradual improvements in working conditions through government legalisation resulted in more free time for workers to spend engaged in entertainment, and as a consequence attendance to sport increased.