Dock workers were recruited by the casual system. What did this involve?

Workers were offered weekly contracts, at the expiry of which they had to re-apply

Workers were contacted at their homes if work on the docks was available

Workers were expected to turn up at dawn in order to queue for what work was available

Workers could book a day's work up to three days in advance by attending the employer's offices

In 1891 an Education Act was passed. What was its major feature?

Local education authorities set up

A central department of education set up in London

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GCSE History Britain: British Society 1890-1918 - Working C…

British society from 1890-1918 is a major topic in GCSE history. During the 1890s, working conditions for many were harsh but these were tackled by social refo…

Written by Daniel FosterReviewed by Dr. Emma ClarkeUpdated 17 Mar 2026

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Topic: Britain British Society 1890 1918 Working Conditions And Social Reformers In The 1890s

Questions: 10

Duration: 10 min

Difficulty: ★★ Medium

Focus: applying Britain British Society 1890 1918 Working Conditions And Social Reformers In The 1890s with consistent method and answer precision.

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British society from 1890-1918 is a major topic in GCSE history. During the 1890s, working conditions for many were harsh but these were tackled by social reformers who proposed new measures. Do you know what they were and the effect they had on Britain? To revise, try this Year 10 and Year 11 quiz

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