Industrial Revolution and Child Convicts in Britain

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.

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

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

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

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

• India

• North America

• South Africa

• Botany Bay

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

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

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

• Life imprisonment

• 7 or 14 years

• 3 years

• 1 year

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

• Anne Smith

• Elizabeth Heywood

• Mary Johnson

• Sarah Brown

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

• Imprisonment

• Flogging

• Transportation

• Fine

What was the Lady Penryn originally designed to hold?

• 70 people

• 50 people

• 150 people

• 100 people