Social reformers (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What did Octavia Hill do with run-down apartment blocks?
What did Octavia Hill do with run-down apartment blocks?
Renovated & rented them affordably
Which organisation did Octavia Hill establish?
Which organisation did Octavia Hill establish?
The National Trust
What was Elizabeth Fry's religious background?
What was Elizabeth Fry's religious background?
Quaker
In what year did Elizabeth Fry persuade Sir Robert Peel to reform prison conditions?
In what year did Elizabeth Fry persuade Sir Robert Peel to reform prison conditions?
1823
What did Elizabeth Fry provide for female prisoners?
What did Elizabeth Fry provide for female prisoners?
Clothing & work skills training
What were Lord Shaftesbury's 'Ragged Schools' designed to provide?
What were Lord Shaftesbury's 'Ragged Schools' designed to provide?
Education for poor children
What did the 1875 Chimney Sweeps Act do?
What did the 1875 Chimney Sweeps Act do?
Imposed licensing requirements
Why is Lord Shaftesbury considered the most comprehensive social reformer?
Why is Lord Shaftesbury considered the most comprehensive social reformer?
He worked across multiple areas
What motivated many social reformers to undertake their work?
What motivated many social reformers to undertake their work?
Christian duty & religious beliefs
When did working-class men gain the right to vote?
When did working-class men gain the right to vote?
1867
In 1880, education became compulsory up to what age?
In 1880, education became compulsory up to what age?
Age 10
When was education made completely free?
When was education made completely free?
1891
How many new schools had been founded by 1874?
How many new schools had been founded by 1874?
Over 5,000
What did the 1875 Public Health Act force local authorities to do?
What did the 1875 Public Health Act force local authorities to do?
Improve sewage, drains & water supply