19th Century

Which years are classed as the 19th Century?

• 1901-1999

• 1801-1899

• 1837-1901

What is the 19th Century often referred to as?

• The Elizabethan Era

• The Edwardian Era

• The Victorian Era

• The Industrial Era

What were the different classes in 19th Century society?

• Working Class

• Middle Class

• Medium Class

• Upper Class

• Noble class

In the 19th Century, what % of the population were working class? (e.g. labourers, factory workers, miners)

• 80%

• 50%

• 33%

• 20%

What happened in the 19th Century that meant there were more business opportunities and methods of making money?

• The availability of business loans

• The creation of the motor car

• The Industrial Revolution

• The creation of computers

Which class of people prospered the most during the Industrial Revolution?

• Working class

• Middle class

• Upper class

School was compulsory for all children at the beginning of the 19th Century

• True

• False

The act making education compulsory in 1870 was called the ...

• The Schools Act

• Industrial Education Act

• Education Reform Act

Before school became compulsory, children of poor families were more likely to ...

• Study at home

• Do nothing

• Work in factories

What was the name of the legislation passed in 1833 that aimed to regulate child labour and improve working conditions of children in factories?

• Child Labour Act

• Factory Act

• Child Protection Law

• Industrial Reform Act