Chapter 3

Question 1

What was the main cause of urbanization in Industrial Britain?

Answer 1

The Industrial Revolution led to mass migration from rural areas to cities for factory jobs.

Question 2

True or False: The 19th century saw significant improvements in public health.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The __________ Act of 1848 aimed to improve sanitary conditions in urban areas.

Answer 3

Public Health

Question 4

What were the living conditions like for the working class in Industrial Britain?

Answer 4

Crowded, unsanitary, and often unsafe.

Question 5

Which disease outbreak in the 19th century highlighted the need for better sanitation?

Answer 5

Cholera

Question 6

What role did the government play in public health during the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 6

The government began to take more responsibility for public health through legislation.

Question 7

Name one consequence of poor air quality in industrial cities.

Answer 7

Increased respiratory diseases.

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a common illness in Industrial Britain? A) Tuberculosis B) Diabetes C) Heart Disease

Answer 8

A) Tuberculosis

Question 9

What was the significance of the 1875 Public Health Act?

Answer 9

It mandated improvements in sanitation and water supply.

Question 10

True or False: Industrial workers often had access to clean drinking water.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What type of housing did many workers live in during the Industrial Revolution?

Answer 11

Tenements or slums.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The __________ Commission investigated the living conditions of the poor in the 1840s.

Answer 12

Poor Law

Question 13

What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on child health?

Answer 13

Children faced high mortality rates and poor health due to harsh working conditions.

Question 14

What was one major public health reform introduced in the 19th century?

Answer 14

Establishment of health boards to oversee sanitation.

Question 15

Multiple Choice: What was a major cause of pollution in industrial cities? A) Factories B) Farming C) Fishing

Answer 15

A) Factories

Question 16

What did the Factory Acts aim to improve?

Answer 16

Working conditions and to limit child labor.

Question 17

True or False: The introduction of vaccinations was a key development in public health.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What was the relationship between industrialization and disease outbreaks?

Answer 18

Industrialization led to overcrowding and poor sanitation, which facilitated disease outbreaks.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The __________ movement advocated for the improvement of health and hygiene.

Answer 19

Sanitary

Question 20

What was the role of philanthropists in improving public health during this period?

Answer 20

They funded hospitals, sanitation projects, and health campaigns.

Question 21

Name one infectious disease that was prevalent in Industrial Britain.

Answer 21

Typhus

Question 22

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a result of the Industrial Revolution? A) Decreased population B) Improved agricultural methods C) Urban overcrowding

Answer 22

C) Urban overcrowding

Question 23

What was the purpose of the 1842 Chadwick Report?

Answer 23

To investigate sanitary conditions and recommend improvements.

Question 24

True or False: Public health measures were immediately effective after being implemented.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

What was one major challenge to public health reform in Industrial Britain?

Answer 25

Resistance from factory owners and local authorities.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The __________ Act of 1902 aimed to improve the health of the nation through education.

Answer 26

Education

Question 27

What was the impact of industrial waste on public health?

Answer 27

Contaminated water supplies and increased disease risk.

Question 28

Name one way in which transportation improvements affected public health.

Answer 28

Facilitated quicker response to health crises and distribution of medical supplies.

Question 29

Multiple Choice: What was a common feature of industrial cities? A) Green spaces B) Clean streets C) Polluted environments

Answer 29

C) Polluted environments

Question 30

What did the term 'slum' refer to in the context of Industrial Britain?

Answer 30

Overcrowded and poorly built housing for the working class.

Question 31

True or False: The establishment of public health policies was solely the responsibility of local governments.

Answer 31

False