History - People's Health 1250-Present Day

Year 10 GCSE

What is the Divine Right of Kings? (1250-1500)

The belief that God put Kings on Earth to rule over people and keep them safe / chosen by God to rule

Who had power in Medieval England? (1250-1500)

The King, the Church, barons and parliament (some power)

Who had power in Early Modern Britain? (1500-1750)

The King, the Church, barons/landowners and parliament (gained more power)

What did the Dissolution of the monasteries lead to? (1500-1750)

It led to a reduction in the wealth and power of the church (1530s, Henry VIII was in rule)

Who had power in Industrial Britain? (1750-1900)

The King (power declined), parliament (a lot more powerful)

When was the Great Reform Act? (1750-1900)

1832

What was the Great Reform Act? (1750-1900)

Larger towns had two MPs each to represent them

What year were women first allowed to vote? (1900-2000)

1918

In what year could every adult in the country vote? (1900-2000)

1928

When was the NHS created? (1900-2000)

1948

What is urbanisation?

more people moving to live in towns and cities from the countryside.

What is hierarchy?

a society where people are ranked based on their power or wealth

What was the main religion in Medieval England? (1250-1500)

Catholic

What percentage of people lived in towns? (1250-1500)

10%

What are the 4 living conditions?

Housing, Food/Diet, Water, Waste/Human Waste