Industrial Britain 1750 - 1900 (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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Which diseases were widespread during the Industrial Revolution?
Which diseases were widespread during the Industrial Revolution?
Cholera, typhoid, typhus, TB, smallpox
What were the main causes of public health issues during industrialisation?
What were the main causes of public health issues during industrialisation?
Overpopulated cities, poor housing, pollution
What was Britain's population in 1700?
What was Britain's population in 1700?
About 5 million people
What was Britain's population by 1801?
What was Britain's population by 1801?
About 9 million
What proportion of Britain's population lived in London by the turn of the 19th century?
What proportion of Britain's population lived in London by the turn of the 19th century?
1 in 10
Which were major industrial cities besides London?
Which were major industrial cities besides London?
Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Liverpool
Why did people migrate to industrial cities?
Why did people migrate to industrial cities?
Factories, market centres, banking/commerce
How did industrialisation affect political influence?
How did industrialisation affect political influence?
Shifted from rural areas to urban centres
Who led the Reform Bill campaign and when was it passed?
Who led the Reform Bill campaign and when was it passed?
Charles Earl Grey, 13 April 1832
What percentage of British males got voting rights after the 1832 Reform Bill?
What percentage of British males got voting rights after the 1832 Reform Bill?
Only 14%
Who conducted the 1832 hearing on child labour?
Who conducted the 1832 hearing on child labour?
Michael Sadler
Under the Factory Act 1833, what were max hours for children aged 9-12?
Under the Factory Act 1833, what were max hours for children aged 9-12?
9 hours a day