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English Social Development: A Movement Preluded By English Education, 1851-1910, Peggy Woodruff

Honors Theses

The last half of the nineteenth century in England was marked by continued industrialization of the country, liberalization of the eduction system, a growing social conscience, and a profusion of social legislation. All these factors, of course, contributed to the improved way of life of Englishmen, during the early twentieth century. Each factor is closely related to all other factors, and each one could be substantiated by excellent sources as a major contribution to the improved conditions of the life of Englishmen. This paper, however, will be limited to discussing the improved education system and the resulting social legislation.

English Social Development: A Movement Preluded By English Education, 1800-1850, Peggy Woodruff

Honors Theses

During the period from the latter part of the eighteenth century to the mid-nineteenth century, life in England changed perhaps more drastically than at any other time in history. In the late 1800's, the majority of the citizenry lived in rural villages; therefore, English society and laws were geared to a rural culture. However, with the coming of the Industrial Revolution the emphasis shifted from rural to urban.

The Industrial Revolution also created many problems never before faced by the country: misapportioned House of Commons seats, atrocious working circumstances, and miserable living conditions. For many years these situations were ignored …