Pre-industrial

Cards (31)

  • What does the term "social" refer to in this context?
    Our community
  • What does "cultural" refer to in this context?
    The set of beliefs and customs
  • How did social factors shape participation in sport in twentieth-century Britain?
    They influenced characteristics of participation
  • What are amateurism and professionalism in sports?
    Different approaches to participation in sports
  • What does "pre-industrial" refer to?
    Period before the Industrial Revolution
  • When did the Industrial Revolution take place?
    1750-1850
  • What major influence has sport historically had on society?
    Prepared populace for war and improved fitness
  • What activities did peasants engage in during medieval times?
    Mob football and other village activities
  • What was mob football?
    A mass game with very few rules
  • How was mob football played?
    Between villages during celebrations
  • What were the characteristics of mob football?
    Violent and chaotic with few rules
  • What theories exist about the origins of mob football?
    Celebration of Roman defeat or pagan rituals
  • Who issued prohibitions against mob football?
    King Edward II
  • Why was mob football frowned upon by the bourgeoisie?
    Due to its un-Christian nature and lack of regulations
  • What is cock fighting?
    A medieval activity involving fighting birds
  • What was the typical setup for cock fighting?
    A square pit with an eight-inch high fence
  • How did social class influence sports in pre-industrial Britain?
    Determined types of sports and activities participated in
  • What activities were associated with the peasant classes?
    Mob football, dog fighting, and prize fighting
  • What activities were associated with the upper classes?
    Real tennis and fox hunting
  • How did pedestrianism differ between social classes?
    Lower classes competed while upper classes sponsored
  • Who was Captain Robert Barclay Allardice?
    A famous pedestrian who walked for 1,000 hours
  • What was the prize for women participating in a smock race?
    A smock (a basic dress)
  • How did law and order affect activities in pre-industrial Britain?
    Led to more violent activities among peasants
  • What did the 1829 Metropolitan Police Act establish?
    A modern police force
  • How did education and literacy differ between social classes?
    Upper classes were educated, lower classes were not
  • How did availability of time influence sports participation?
    Upper classes had more time for activities
  • What types of activities did peasants engage in due to their long working hours?
    Activities confined to festivals or fairs
  • How did availability of money affect sports participation?
    Upper classes could afford expensive sports
  • What was the primary mode of transport in pre-industrial Britain?
    Horse and cart
  • How did the state of roads affect sports activities?
    Limited travel and promoted local activities
  • What facilities did the aristocracy build for sports?
    Tennis courts at their stately homes