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1F Industrialisation and the People: Britain, c1783–1885

Social Classes, Working Conditions and the Old Poor Law

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Recall questions on the rising middle class and the landowners who still dominated, factory hours, discipline, hazards and child labour, the Old Poor Law and settlement laws, the standard of living debate and the Combination Acts.

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What local office did landowners typically hold?

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  1. 1

    Name three occupational groups that comprised the expanding middle class.

    Model answer

    Merchants, manufacturers, and bankers (also professionals and shopkeepers)

  2. 2

    What type of power did the middle class gain during this period?

    Model answer

    Economic power

  3. 3

    What did the middle class lack despite their growing economic power?

    Model answer

    Proportionate political representation

  4. 4

    What working conditions did factory workers face regarding hours?

    Model answer

    Long hours

  5. 5

    What type of discipline was imposed on factory workers?

    Model answer

    Strict discipline

  6. 6

    What were working conditions like in terms of safety for factory workers?

    Model answer

    Dangerous conditions

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