Industrial Britain 1750 - 1900 (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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Which disease was NOT among the widespread epidemics during the Industrial Revolution?
Which disease was NOT among the widespread epidemics during the Industrial Revolution?
Influenza
What was a key cause of public health issues during the Industrial Revolution?
What was a key cause of public health issues during the Industrial Revolution?
Overpopulated cities
What was Britain's population in 1700?
What was Britain's population in 1700?
5 million
What was Britain's population by 1801?
What was Britain's population by 1801?
9 million
By the turn of the 19th century, what proportion of British people lived in London?
By the turn of the 19th century, what proportion of British people lived in London?
1 in 10
Which city was NOT listed as a major destination for migrants during industrialisation?
Which city was NOT listed as a major destination for migrants during industrialisation?
Oxford
How did industrialisation affect political influence in Britain?
How did industrialisation affect political influence in Britain?
Shifted from rural to urban areas
In what year was the Reform Bill passed?
In what year was the Reform Bill passed?
1832
What percentage of British males received voting rights after the Reform Bill?
What percentage of British males received voting rights after the Reform Bill?
14%
What issue did Michael Sadler investigate in 1832?
What issue did Michael Sadler investigate in 1832?
Child labour
Under the Factory Act 1833, how many hours could children aged 9-12 work daily?
Under the Factory Act 1833, how many hours could children aged 9-12 work daily?
9 hours
What time restriction did the Factory Act 1833 place on child work?
What time restriction did the Factory Act 1833 place on child work?
No work 8:30pm-5:30am