chapter 1 Flashcards
What’s a constitutional moarchy
A constitutional monarchy is where the monarch is head of state but its power are limited by parliment
What was the Industrial Revolution ?
Huge economic, social and political change which brought great wealth to the middle class and poverty to the working class. Britain transitioned from an agrarian society to an industrial one.
What were the consequences of the IR ?
- Population growth
- Urbanisation
- More women in the workfield
- Changing class systems & workers discontent
- Change in transportation
What were the social impacts of population growth?
- Overcrowding
- Slums where disease was rife
- Poverty
What places were important industrial centres in 1783
The North, Midlands & London
What was the population in 1783 ?
10.5 million
What was the major problem in social during 1783 ?
Poverty
What were the economic impacts of population growth ?
- More workers
- Higher demand on resource
- Fuelled agriculture
How did the english economy change ?
From agrarian to industrial
What were the political impact of population growth?
Overcrowding showed that the government has a laissez-faire attitude towards public health = poltical unrest
What were the social impacts of urbanisation ?
Change in living conditions = poorer standards of living
what were the three elements of the constitutional monarchy in 1793 ?
monarch, house of lords, house of commons
what are statutes
a written law passed by a legislative body
how many people had the right to vote in 1793 in England and Wales ?
250,000 (less than 10%)
What was the role of the cabinet ?
They are the senior decision - making body of his majesty’s government.
