Industrial Era 1750 – 1900 – Crime and Punishment
Context
Industry
1750 - 1850 Britain becomes the first industrial country, causing rapid urbanisation
in towns and cities in hope for jobs.
Urbanisation
more people moving into large cities
o From 6 million people in 1750 to over 37 million people by 1900 in London
First industrial cities were made, e.g. Leeds + Bradford
Changing Belief
The 'Enlightenment' a period of thinking of old beliefs were questioned
Philosophy of utilitarianism, people being free to believe what they want
Urban / Rural Poverty
Many people out of work after agriculture decline of 1870's to 1880's
Many people were housed together in small, single room houses
1750 - 1900 no benefits given to the poor
Railways
First inter city rail opened in Liverpool and Manchester
By 1850, most major towns were connected by rail
Goods were increasingly transported by train.
Increased Literacy
Charities and churches offered schooling for poor children
In 1870 the education act provided schooling to all children with the age under 10
The news could now be accessible to more people.
Crime
The Case of Jack the Ripper
Context
Industry
1750 - 1850 Britain becomes the first industrial country, causing rapid urbanisation
in towns and cities in hope for jobs.
Urbanisation
more people moving into large cities
o From 6 million people in 1750 to over 37 million people by 1900 in London
First industrial cities were made, e.g. Leeds + Bradford
Changing Belief
The 'Enlightenment' a period of thinking of old beliefs were questioned
Philosophy of utilitarianism, people being free to believe what they want
Urban / Rural Poverty
Many people out of work after agriculture decline of 1870's to 1880's
Many people were housed together in small, single room houses
1750 - 1900 no benefits given to the poor
Railways
First inter city rail opened in Liverpool and Manchester
By 1850, most major towns were connected by rail
Goods were increasingly transported by train.
Increased Literacy
Charities and churches offered schooling for poor children
In 1870 the education act provided schooling to all children with the age under 10
The news could now be accessible to more people.
Crime
The Case of Jack the Ripper
