Was it 1750 or 1900?

Question 1

The population was 11 million. Many babies died before their first birthday and the annual death rate was 28 in 1000 people

Answer 1

1750

Question 2

Transport was slow
Goods moved via water
Roads were bad
London to Edinburgh = 12 days

Answer 2

1750

Question 3

Railways improve transportation

Journey London to Edinburgh = 46 hours by road and 9 hours by train

Answer 3

1900

Question 4

Many farmers used machines

Steam power was used in factories

Answer 4

1900

Question 5

School was compulsory for all children 5-12 for boys and girls
There were 10 Universities in England

Answer 5

1900

Question 6

Most men could now vote but women could not

Answer 6

1900

Question 7

Only 5% of the population could vote. No women

Answer 7

1750

Question 8

The most important industry was farming

Power was given by horse and humans

Answer 8

1750

Question 9

Most children did not go to school and could not read or write

Answer 9

1750

Question 10

Total population was 40 million
75% lived in the towns and huge urban areas developed
The annual death rate was 18/1000

Answer 10

1900

Question 11

Louis Pasteur had discovered that germs caused disease which allowed people to make vaccinations

Answer 11

1900