Urbanisation and industrialisation

Question 1

Urbanisation and industrialisation

Intro

Answer 1

Some historians argue that the Industrialisation and Urbanisation seen with the industrial revolution, was a more important factor when explaining the growth of democracy.

Question 2

Urbanisation and industrialisation

Knowledge 1(population increase, urban percentage)

Answer 2

Between 1871-1911 the industrial revolution saw the population of Britian increased to 45.3 million people with 80 percent living in urban areas.

Question 3

Urbanisation and industrialisation

Knowledge 2(urban percentage)

Answer 3

Between 1871-1911 the industrial revolution saw the population of Britian increased to 45.3 million people with 80 percent living in urban areas.

Question 4

Urbanisation and industrialisation

Analysis

Answer 4

This contributed to Britain becoming more democratic because in such condition’s political ideas and believes began to take root. The working class woke up to the idea that the vote/legislation would lead to an improvement in their lives.

Question 5

Urbanisation and industrialisation

Counter Analysis

Answer 5

However, some historians argue that despite the growth experienced in urban areas, such as towns and cities. The working-class people did not fully get a greater say in how their country was governed.

Question 6

Urbanisation and industrialisation

Evaluation

Answer 6

To evaluate, it is clear that the Industrialisation and Urbanisation of Britain was the most significant factor in the growth of democracy in Britain. This is because on the backdrop of Industrialisation and Urbanisation, it allowed for the growth of other factors which pushed for democracy such as political pressure groups, as well as Trade Unions and other views represented by the working classes. This is seen with **historian Eric Hobsbawm argues that socio-economic change “provided a firm lodging for the British working class within industrial society.” **