20th Century Britain

Question 1

How did social class influence the development of sport in 20th century Britain (2 things)

Answer 1

1. Social class still existed as working, middle and upper class but was less pronounced
2. Professionalism was seen as a way of changing class and was called social mobility

Question 2

Name an example of professionalism and amateurism in one sport in the 20th century

Answer 2

The cricket body line series of 1932-1933 included Douglas Jardine of the middle class who was an amateur and Harold Larwood who was a low class professional

Question 3

How did gender influence the development of sport in 20th century Britain (2 things)

Answer 3

1. Most sports were still mainly male dominated in the was of participating and spectating
2. More opportunity for women to play sport however was still limited

Question 4

Name an example of a female sportsman in 20th century Britain

Answer 4

Suzanne Leglen was the first female tennis celebrity professional and was seen playing ‘aggressively’

Question 5

How did law and order influence the development of sport in 20th century Britain (2 things)

Answer 5

1. Common rules were established to protect sportspeople

2. Sports specific clothing and officials were introduced to protect participants

Question 6

What and when was the education act that made pe lessons compulsory

Answer 6

The butler act of 1944

Question 7

How did education influence the development of sport in 20th century Britain (2 things)

Answer 7

1. The butler act in 1944 meant schoolchildren had to participate in PE lessons
2. Literacy became compulsory in the 20th century which influenced the rise of the sporting press

Question 8

How did availability of time influence the development of sport in 20th century Britain (2 things)

Answer 8

1. Working week became progressively shorter than pre and post industrial Britain
2. GVMT legislation protected workers rights so workers had more energy so wanted to participate in sport

Question 9

How did availability of money influence the development of sport in 20th century Britain (2 things)

Answer 9

1. More money meant more investment into sport facilities

2. Working class got paid more so had disposable income to be able to play sport

Question 10

How did transport influence the development of sport in 20th century Britain (2 things)

Answer 10

1. Late 20th century saw airline company’s open increasing globalisation
2. Both public and private transport became more available

Question 11

Name an example of how transport applies to sport in 20th century Britain

Answer 11

In 1905 a football match was held in Crystal Palace in London between Birmingham and Newcastle and fans traveled miles to come to watch the match