7 - the pressures of industrialisation and urbanisation in the 18th and 19th centuries

History

What were the dominant types of crime during the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions?

Both theft and violent crime continued to be dominant.

What factors contributed to urbanization during the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions?

Push factors included new machinery in farming, lower wages for agricultural workers, bad harvests, and population increases. Pull factors included job availability in industry and better job security compared to agricultural employment.

How did the population of Britain change from 1800 to 1900?

The population of Britain rose from 16 million in 1800 to 42 million by 1900.

What was the multiplier effect during this period?

Family members followed each other to towns and industries for work, reinforcing urbanization.

What impact did urbanization have on crime during the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions?

As towns contained large numbers of people, there were more opportunities for committing crime.

What was London's population by 1851, and what issues did this create?

London's population grew to 2.3 million by 1851, leading to overcrowding and squalid living conditions.

What economic condition contributed to increased crime in the 19th Century?

Poverty caused by unemployment, especially after the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815, led many to commit petty crimes.

What type of social movements grew during the 19th Century?

The 19th Century saw a growth in social and political protests, as many ordinary people turned to protests to express their grievances.