Britain: the 1800s- poverty, industry & protest
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Location: Keeley Street
- Course Code: HBH64
- Dates: 09/05/24 - 13/06/24
- Time: 15:00 - 17:00
- Taught: Thu, Daytime
- Duration: 6 sessions (over 6 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Ellen Carpenter
Course Code: HBH64
Duration: 6 sessions (over 6 weeks)
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What is the course about?
Over this six-week course, we will consider the impact of the industrial revolution on the lives of the working classes. The 1800s experienced rapid changes in city demographics, industry and transport. Overcrowded housing, disease, new, sometimes dangerous modes of working and fluctuating wages all affected the lives of the working classes, leading to what was a cycle of sometimes violent and/or ritualistic protests and repression.
What will we cover?
Week 1: The Industrial Revolution: An overview
Week 2: The Standard of Living Debate: for better or worse?
Week 3: 3 key protests: The Luddites, Peterloo & the Swing Riots
Week 4: Child Labour & The Factory Acts
Week 5: Women & the Industrial Revolution
Week 6: Mining & Mining Protests in England and Wales.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Evaluate the significance of the Industrial Revolution & its impact on the lives of the working class
• Explain the impact of the industrial revolution on standards of living among working class people
• Assess the causes of 3 key protests in the period 1811-1830: the Luddites, Peterloo & the Swing Riots
• Evaluate the impact of middle-class reformers & the factory acts on child labour
• Identify the role women played in the industrial revolution
• Critically evaluate working conditions in the mining industry and the impact of protests against them.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introductory course and no prior knowledge is required. An open mind and a willingness to engage in class discussions and debates is all that is required.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be though interactive lectures, with plenty of opportunities for discussions and debates. Reading is not mandatory but will help you to get the most out of the course. Google Classroom is available with resources including lecture slides and articles.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You may wish to bring a pen and notepad.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
HBH65: Britain: politics and protest in the 1800s.
