Changing Britain

Question 1

Describe the medical problems faced in the slums. (4)

Answer 1

• so many people meant disease spread fast.
• dirty drinking water caused cholera.
• poor sanitation.
• un-fresh food.

Question 2

What impact did the Flying Shuttle have on factories?

Answer 2

• allowed weaving to become faster producing more cloth.

Question 3

What impact did the Spinning Jenny have on factories?

Answer 3

• made spinning easier.

Question 4

What impact did the Water Frame have on factories?

Answer 4

• produced thread faster.

Question 5

What impact did Crompton’s Mule have on factories?

Answer 5

• produced a strong course thread.

Question 6

What impact did the Power Loom have on factories?

Answer 6

• produced 4x as much cloth.

Question 7

Describe the Impact of Government Legislation on factories. (4)

Answer 7

• 1802, Max 12 hour working day.
• 1802, separate sleeping quarters for male and female.
• 1833, No under 9’s allowed in the factories.
• 1847, women and kids 10 hour max working day.

Question 8

Describe the impact of government legislation on Coal Mines. (4)

Answer 8

• 1842, no women or under 10’s underground.
• 1855, better safety ventilation standards.
• 1909, 8 hour maximum working day.
• 1912, minimum wage increase.

Question 9

Describe the improvements in living conditions. (4)

Answer 9

• slum clearance programs were set up.
• nuisance removal act gave police the power to clear out properties.
• low rent tenements were built.
• rich people moved to the countryside.

Question 10

Explain the reasons for an increased demand in coal. (6).

Answer 10

• mass scale metal production.
• steam powered tech.
• exportation to Northern Europe.
• Railways.
• population increase meant greater demand to heat houses.
• gas lighting.