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Social Science History Test
Social Science History Test
Question 1
Choose the correct view point on the list below that match with the sentence on the table:
factory owner. Factory worker, landowner, cottage industry worker, small farmer,
merchant
Sentence Answers
1 my family has to find work in town
2 I need more ships
3 no one wants to buy my woollen jerseys
4 I can put more animals on my big fields
5 My textile production has increased
6 the hours are long and the pay is low
Question 2
1. In 1860 the British controlled two colonies which is the cape and natal.
2. some problems in the diamonds fields during year 1867 includes lack of fresh wash
3. The price that was charged by passengers Indians were high Compare to the one of
white-owned shops
4. Refreshment station was built by Dutch east India company at the Gauteng in year 1652
5. Robert Owen was an industrialist who was concerned about the bad working and living
conditions of his workers
6. During the luddites protest. Protestors destroyed machinery and killed Factory owners
7. In the introduction of new machines around 1850 many small farms made lot of money
9. There were no safety regulations in the factories in year 1830s so many children were
badly injured from the machines.
10. before industrial revolution farmer ploughed by hand using horses and oxen
Question 3
2. Name 4 thing that were started in the industrial revolution because of the wealth
created through slavery. 4 marks
4. Why did angry farms workers destroyed machines during swing riots (agriculture) in
year 1830. 2 marks
“I went to the put at the age of six year of age. When I drew the coal carts by the girdle and
chain, my skin was broke and the blood ran down…if we say anything, they would beat us.
The tunnel was narrow. The coal dust filled our lungs as we crawled through the darkness,
our knees scraping on the rough surface and our muscles constructing with pain. Acid
water dripped from the tunnel ceiling, soaking our ragged clothes”
A. Why were children employed in the factories and mines rather than adults? 4
marks
B. From the source above. List four problems that James faced while working in
the mine. 4 marks
Question 4
2. What is the reason why labour’s was imported in India. Do you think it’s was
appropriate? 3 marks
3. Compare the treatment of the first India who came to work in Natal and the
passengers Indians. Explain which group you would prefer to belong to and give
reasons for your answer. 10 marks