Britain 1750-1900 Flashcards
(11 cards)
How many % of people could vote in 1750 and how many % of these were women?
5% of people could vote and 0% of these were women
in 1825 how much had this changed by?
nothing
in 1900 how many people could vote?
most men but no women still
in 1750 germs had not been discovered?
A) True
B) False
True
When was the first vaccine made and what was it for?
The smallpox vaccine was made in 1825
in 1900 how many vaccines had been made?
over 20
What was the work system called in 1725
The Domestic system
name 3 of the main factories in 1825
Cotton, steel and iron.
How many steps did it take to make wool in the Domestuc System?
12
Explain the job of the journeyman
The journeyman paid families low money for their cloth then travelled, selling it and making a profit.
Why was the journeyman bad for families?
Because he did not pay them enough for their time or skills.