The Industrial Revolution (1780-1900)

Question 1

How was life at the start of the Industrial Revolution

Answer 1

Poor health and hygiene
Loss of rights
Lack of leisure time
Lack of income

And feudal system gone now 3 tier system:
Upper, middle, lower

Question 2

What was life like at the end of the Industrial Revolution

Answer 2

Improved transport- increased spectatorship
Middle class influence
Increased free time- half day Saturday
Increased law and order
Public school influence
Technological advancement
Better health and hygiene

Question 3

Describe urbanisation

Answer 3

Lack of space in cities. Led to purpose built facilities
Large working class population- more spectators
Loss of traditional sports (mob football) were banned
Change in working conditions

Question 4

Describe the Transport Revolution

Answer 4

Development of steam trains increased spectatorship and participation
Movement of teams is quicker
More access to different parts of country helping leagues form

Question 5

Describe the improvement in communication

Answer 5

2nd half of Revolution, increase in education so people more literate
Newspapers more important as more literate people
Newspapers meant increased awareness of sport
Led to emergence of role models