Industrial Revolution and Child Convicts in Britain

Industrial Revolution and Child Convicts in Britain

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Sophia Harris

History, Social Studies

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

The video explores the social upheaval in 18th and early 19th century Britain due to the Industrial Revolution, leading to poverty and crime. Harsh penalties were imposed for minor crimes, affecting even children. Overcrowded jails led to the use of hulks and transportation of prisoners to colonies like Botany Bay. The stories of young convicts John Hudson and Elizabeth Heywood highlight the severe conditions and punishments faced by child convicts during transportation to New South Wales.

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1.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was one major consequence of the Industrial Revolution in Britain?

Improved living conditions

Rise in crime and poverty

Increased rural employment

Decrease in urban population

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How did authorities in Britain respond to the rise in crime during the Industrial Revolution?

By improving education

By reducing taxes

By offering more jobs

By imposing harsh penalties

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the floating prisons known as hulks?

To transport goods

To accommodate overcrowded jails

To serve as warships

To house soldiers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Britain start sending its prisoners after the War of Independence?

India

North America

South Africa

Botany Bay

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was John Hudson and what was his crime?

A soldier who deserted

A sailor who mutinied

An orphan who stole clothing

A merchant who committed fraud

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the conditions like for child convicts on transport ships?

Harsh and overcrowded

Safe and secure

Similar to a luxury cruise

Comfortable and spacious

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the typical sentence for child convicts transported to New South Wales?

Life imprisonment

7 or 14 years

3 years

1 year

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the youngest girl on the first fleet to Sydney Cove?

Anne Smith

Elizabeth Heywood

Mary Johnson

Sarah Brown

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Elizabeth Heywood's punishment for being rude to her master?

Imprisonment

Flogging

Transportation

Fine

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Lady Penryn originally designed to hold?

70 people

50 people

150 people

100 people

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