SLT Revision
1a) Use Source A and your own knowledge to describe… (3)
Pick out 2 things from the source
Expand with your own knowledge
1b) Explain…. (6)
Explain 3 reasons well
1c) Why do sources B and C give different views about… (8)
Say what Source B’s opinion is with quotes
Say what Source C’s opinion is with quotes
Explain why they have different opinions due to their ORIGIN
Explain why they have different opinions due to their PURPOSE
Try to expand using your own knowledge
2a) Describe… (4)
Describe using accurate detail
2b) Explain… (6)
Explain 3 reasons well
2c) How important is/was…
Explain 3 reasons well (think about why it was important at the time and
why it is still important now)
Give a conclusion
3a) Outline the developments in… between 19__ and 19__
Q3: 15 marks question (12+3)
Has… been the biggest development in sport
from 1900-present day
Has… been the most important development in
British tourism from 1900-present day?
12 marks +3
Agree (2/3 reasons)
Disagree (2/3 reasons) – choose reasons from both
halves of the century
Conclusion
Explain points
Try to link points
Leisure/Media
Describe music halls in the early 20th
Century (4)
Describe music halls in the early 20th
Century (4)
• For the working classes in the early 1900s
• Could sing and laugh along with performers
• Famous stars were Marie Lloyd and Harry
Lauder
Describe how the churches ad chapels
provided entertainment in the early
20th Century (4)
Describe how the churches ad chapels
provided entertainment in the early
20th Century (4)
• In the early 1900s most leisure activities were
provided by the churches and chapels
• They provided daily activities such as choirs, brass
bands and sports clubs
• In Wales there were Eistadfaddau (cultural festivals
every weekend)
• Day trips by charabanc
• They were free so appealed to the working classes
Describe the leisure activities of the
leisured classes in the early 20th
Century (4)
Describe the leisure activities of the
leisured classes in the early 20th
Century (4)
• The upper classes
• Had a lot of money and leisure time
• Spent time on large estates hosting large parties
and hunting
• Had champagne lunches at Ascot
Describe the cinema in the 1920s (4)
Describe the cinema in the 1920s (4)
• More were quickly built due to their
popularity after 1907 but were not built well
being referred to as “hastily built flea pits”
• Films were silent and accompanied by a piano
• The cinema was popular because it was cheap
and an escape from real life
• There was a variety of films for all ages
• People went to see their stars like Charlie
Chaplin
Describe the cinema in the 1930s (4)
Describe the cinema in the 1930s (4)
• “the golden age” of cinema. Half the population went
to the cinema once a week
• Cinemas were improved and became known as
“luxurious dream palaces”
• The first talkie had been released in 1927 (Al Jolson in
the Jazz Player) and were popular
• The cinema was cheap entertainment and escapism
from the economic depression
• There was a variety of films for all ages
• People went to see their favourite stars like Charlie
Chaplin
Describe the cinema in the 1940s (4)
Describe the cinema in the 1940s (4)
• The cinema provided news and information to
people about the war
• Public information films
• It provided escapism with films like Gone With
the Wind
• It improved morale with anti-German films like
the Great Dictator and propaganda
• People wanted to see their favourite stars like
Greta Garbo and Charlie Chaplin
Describe the cinema after the 1970s
(4)
Describe the cinema after the 1970s
(4)
• There was a decline in the cinema and many
cinemas had to close
• An entertainment tax was introduced which raised
the price of tickets
• TV was on the rise and the VCR was introduced
• The cinema tried to fight back with gimmicks like 3D
and smellovision but failed
• In the 1990s multiplex cinemas were built and
special effect films like Jurassic Park and
Independence Day meant the cinema grew in
popularity again
• Now – still not as popular as the 1930s
Describe the radio in the 1920s (4)
Describe the radio in the 1920s (4)
• BBC introduced 2 networks in 1922
• Provided a variety of entertainment for all
ages e.g. children’s Hour
• People had crystal sets (had to listen on
headphones) which were expensive
Describe the radio in the 1930s (4)
Describe the radio in the 1930s (4)
• Golden age of radio and in 1935 half of Wales
had a radio license
• Mass production of the wireless meant more
people could access the radio without
headphones
• More channels became available from abroad
e.g. Radio Normandie
• Provided a range of entertainment for all ages
• Provided escapism from the depression
Describe the radio in the 1940s (4)
Describe the radio in the 1940s (4)
• Provided reliable news (as it was the BBC) and
information about war
• Raised morale and provided escapism from
the war
• Variety of entertainment for all ages e.g.
Children’s Hour
Describe the transistor radio (4)
Describe the transistor radio (4)
• Introduced in the 1950s
• Battery powered and meant you could listen
to the radio on the move
• Meant people continued to listen to the radio
despite competition from the TV
Describe the radio in the 1960s (4)
Describe the radio in the 1960s (4)
• Bands like the Beatles turned pop into a
business
• More people wanted to listen to pop and
there was a rise in pirate radio stations which
just played music
• Radio 1 introduced in 1967 to try an combat
pirate radio stations
Describe the pop music in the 1960s
(4)
Describe the pop music in the 1960s
(4)
• There was a variety of different types of pop
• Bands like the Beatles turned pop into a business
with merchandise as well as music (they even
had their own drink: Beatle Breath)
• Top of the Pops introduced in 1964: The TV
made them into fashion icons.
• Radio one introduced in 1967
• Pop was used as protest e.g. Bob Dylan against
nuclear weapons
Describe commercial radio (4)
Describe commercial radio (4)
• Commercial radio was for profit. Stations
made money from advertisements
• The first station was Capital in the 1970s
• The first national commercial station was
classical FM
• Meant that there was a greater choice for
listeners and there was choice for minority
tastes
Describe pirate radio (4)
Describe pirate radio (4)
• Became popular in the 1960s as younger
listeners just wanted to listen to pop music
• Stations were illegal and were broadcast from
boats a lot of the time
• A popular station was Radio Caroline
• Radio 1 was introduced in 1967 to try and
combat these stations
Describe television in the 1950s (4)
Describe television in the 1950s (4)
• Mass produced so more accessible
• Queen’s Coronation in 1953 meant more
people wanted one
• Commercial TV introduced in 1955 with ITV
which gave people more choice
Describe commercial television (4)
Describe commercial television (4)
• Introduced in 1955 with ITV
• Stations which could make money from adverts
• They had more control over what they showed as
they weren’t paid for by license payer
• In 1957 ITV had 79% of the viewers
• 1984 Ch4 was introduced, 1989 Satellite TV was
introduced and in 1997 Ch5 was introduced
• Gave viewers more choice, can cater for minority
tastes
Describe the popularity of the internet
(4)
Describe the popularity of the internet
(4)
• 1990s it was introduced
• Mass production of the computer meant more people
could have one
• The introduction of broadband and wifi on phones
have made the internet quicker and more accessible
• More recently the mass production of smart phones
has increased their popularity
• You can watch tv or films, listen to music, send emails
or play games
• It is competition for all the other mass medias and is an
ever changing phenomenon which caters for society’s
needs
Explain the popularity of the cinema in
the 1920s (6)
Explain the popularity of the cinema in
the 1920s (6)
• 1907 the first purpose built cinema was built.
• More were quickly built due to their popularity but
were not built well being referred to as “hastily built
flea pits”
• Films were silent and accompanied by a piano
1. The cinema was popular because it was cheap
2. an escape from real life
3. There was a variety of films for all ages (Children’s
Matinee)
4. People went to see their stars like Charlie Chaplin
Explain the popularity of the cinema in
the 1930s (6)
Explain the popularity of the cinema in
the 1930s (6)
• “the golden age” of cinema. Half the population
went to the cinema once a week
1. Cinemas were improved and became known as
“luxurious dream palaces”
2. The first talkie had been released in 1927 (Al Jolson
in the Jazz Player) and were popular
3. The cinema was cheap entertainment and escapism
from the economic depression
4. There was a variety of films for all ages
5. People went to see their favourite stars like Charlie
Chaplin
Explain the popularity of the cinema in
the 1940s (6)
Explain the popularity of the cinema in
the 1940s (6)
1. The cinema provided news and information
to people about the war using news reels and
public information films
2. It provided escapism with films like Gone
With the Wind
3. It improved morale with anti-German films
like the Great Dictator and propaganda
4. People wanted to see their favourite stars like
Greta Garbo and Charlie Chaplin
Explain how the cinema fought back
in the 1970s (6)
Explain how the cinema fought back
in the 1970s (6)
1. Cinemas became run down
2. An entertainment tax was introduced which
raised the price of tickets
3. TV was on the rise and the VCR was
introduced
4. Smellovision and 3D which were unsuccessful
Explain how the cinema fought back
in the 1990s (6)
Explain how the cinema fought back
in the 1990s (6)
1. Multiplexes
2. Special effects films: Independence Day
3. 3D films and Imax etc.
Explain the popularity of the radio in
the 1920s (6)
Explain the popularity of the radio in
the 1920s (6)
1. New: BBC introduced 2 networks in 1922
2. Provided a variety of entertainment for all
ages (Children’s Hour)
3. People had crystal sets (had to listen on
headphones) which were expensive but the
wireless started to become cheaper towadrs
to end of the 20s
Explain the popularity of the radio in
the 1930s (6)
Explain the popularity of the radio in
the 1930s (6)
• Golden age of radio and in 1935 half of Wales had
a radio license
1. Mass production of the wireless meant more
people could access the radio without headphones
2. More channels became available from abroad
e.g. Radio Normandie
3. Provided a range of entertainment for all ages
4. Provided escapism from the depression
Explain the popularity of the radio in
the 1940s (6)
Explain the popularity of the radio in
the 1940s (6)
• Provided reliable news (BBC) and information
about war
• Raised morale and provided escapism from
the war
• Variety of entertainment for all ages e.g.
children’s hour
Explain the popularity of the radio in
the 1960s (6)
Explain the popularity of the radio in
the 1960s (6)
1. Bands like the Beatles became icons and
more people wanted to listen to pop and
there was a rise in pirate radio stations which
just played music
2. Radio 1 introduced to try an combat pirate
radio stations
3. Transistor radio meant the radio stayed
popular
Explain the popularity of the radio in
the 1970s (6)
Explain the popularity of the radio in
the 1970s (6)
1. Pop music meant people wanted to listen to
it on the radio
2. Commercial radio introduced giving people
more choice
3. 1979 Sony Walkman introduced which meant
you could listen to the radio anywhere using
headphones
Explain the developments in pop
music in the 1960s (6)
Explain the developments in pop
music in the 1960s (6)
1. There was a variety of different types of pop
2. Bands like the Beatles turned pop into a
business with merchandise as well as music
(they even had their own drink)
3. Top of the Pops 1964: The TV made them into
fashion icons
4. Radio one introduced 1967
5. Pop was used as protest e.g. Bob Dylan against
nuclear weapons
Explain why the television was popular
in the 1950s(6)
Explain why the television was popular
in the 1950s(6)
1. Mass produced so more accessible
2. Queen’s Coronation in 1953 meant more
people wanted one
3. Commercial TV introduced in 1955 with ITV
which gave people more choice
Explain why the television has stayed
popular from the 1960s
Explain why the television has stayed
popular from the 1960s
1. Commercial TV meant more channels (ITV
1955 – Ch4 1984 – Ch5 1997)
2. World events (England won the World Cup in
1966)
3. Colour TV (1970s)
4. Sky and Cable (1989)
Explain why the television was popular
in the 1980s(6)
Explain why the television was popular
in the 1980s(6)
1. 1970s: colour TV
2. Ch4 1984 introduced to cater for minority
tastes
3. 1989 Satellite and cable introduced which
gave people more choice
Explain why the internet is such as
popular form of mass media (6)
Explain why the internet is such as
popular form of mass media (6)
• 1990s it was introduced
1. Mass production of the computer meant more people
could have one
2. The introduction of broadband and wifi on phones
have made the internet quicker and more accessible
3. Smart phones have been mass produced
4. You can watch tv or films, listen to music, send emails
or play games
5. It is competition for all the other mass medias and is
an ever changing phenomenon which caters for
society’s needs
Explain why the internet is such as
popular form of mass media (6)
• 1990s it was introduced
1. Mass production of the computer meant more people
could have one
2. The introduction of broadband and wifi on phones
have made the internet quicker and more accessible
3. Smart phones have been mass produced
4. You can watch tv or films, listen to music, send emails
or play games
5. It is competition for all the other mass medias and is
an ever changing phenomenon which caters for
society’s needs
Has the cinema been the biggest
development in mass media since
1900 (12+3)
YES: 1920s: popular
1930s: Depression
1940s: war
NO: Declined in 20th Century
Radio : also important in first half of century but also second
TV: reason for cinema’s decline
Internet
Conclusion: although earliest form of mass media others have
overtaken in popularity and importance