The enlightenment, urbanisation and political change: an overview (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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What was the population of England and Wales in 1900?
What was the population of England and Wales in 1900?
40 million
What percentage of the population lived in urban areas at the height of industrialisation?
What percentage of the population lived in urban areas at the height of industrialisation?
80%
What was a rookery?
What was a rookery?
A slum area with high poverty and crime
Why were rookery streets ideal for petty crimes like theft?
Why were rookery streets ideal for petty crimes like theft?
They were very narrow
What made Britain the richest country in the world?
What made Britain the richest country in the world?
Industrialisation, trade and the Empire
What change occurred in attitudes toward government in the 19th century?
What change occurred in attitudes toward government in the 19th century?
People became more willing to accept it
What did handloom weavers do during Luddism in 1812-1813?
What did handloom weavers do during Luddism in 1812-1813?
Attacked factory machines
How many people died at the Peterloo Massacre in 1819?
How many people died at the Peterloo Massacre in 1819?
11 people
Who attacked farm machines during the Swing Riots of 1830-1831?
Who attacked farm machines during the Swing Riots of 1830-1831?
Agricultural labourers
How did farmers disguise themselves during the Rebecca Riots?
How did farmers disguise themselves during the Rebecca Riots?
As women
What was the main goal of Chartism between 1839-1848?
What was the main goal of Chartism between 1839-1848?
Working people's right to vote
How many farm labourers from Tolpuddle were arrested in 1833?
How many farm labourers from Tolpuddle were arrested in 1833?
Six
What sentence did the Tolpuddle Martyrs receive?
What sentence did the Tolpuddle Martyrs receive?
7 years transportation
Who was the employer that reported the Tolpuddle men?
Who was the employer that reported the Tolpuddle men?
James Frampton
How many people signed the petition for the Tolpuddle Martyrs?
How many people signed the petition for the Tolpuddle Martyrs?
250,000