post-industrial britain Flashcards
1
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what’s urbanisation?
A
mass population moves from rural to towns and villages
2
Q
characteristics of 1850s
A
shift from agricultural work to industrial, child labour common, 72 hour work week, middle class emerged
3
Q
social class
A
stronger class division, middle class: professionals, factory workers, entrepreneur, more time and money,
4
Q
popular sports
A
animal baiting/hunting, association football, cricket, rugby
5
Q
time and money
A
saturday half-day was important for leisure and rest, factory owners set up their own teams to encourage health e.g. arsenal
