Cadbury's Bournville Story

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What was the reason behind naming the area around the Cadbury factory 'Bournville'?

It was named after the Cadbury brothers and their success in the chocolate industry

It was named after the spacious countryside where the factory was located

It was named after a famous French village to honor the French chocolate makers

It was named after a local stream and to commemorate the rivalry with French chocolate makers (correct)

What set Bournville apart from other factory workplaces in Britain during that time?

Workers were paid well and provided with better working conditions (correct)

Workers were given shares in the company and had ownership rights

Workers were provided with free housing and unlimited chocolate supply

Workers were allowed to work flexible hours and had shorter work weeks

What did George Cadbury do to improve the lives of his workers and their families?

He bought land and built a model village for his workers and their families (correct)

He established a worker's union to negotiate better working conditions

He organized recreational trips for workers and their families

He introduced a profit-sharing scheme for all employees

What was the significance of moving the Cadbury factory out of the centre of Birmingham in 1879?

The spacious countryside provided a perfect place for their growing business Signup and view all the answers

What motivated the Cadbury brothers to ensure good treatment of their workers?

They hoped their workers would be more productive this way Signup and view all the answers

What was the main motivation behind George Cadbury's development of the village?

To provide better living conditions for his staff and alleviate modern cramped living conditions Signup and view all the answers

How did George Cadbury ensure the continuity of support for the village residents after his death?

He founded the Bournville Village Trust and gifted homes to the trust Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 'Ten Shilling' or 'Sunshine Houses'?

They allowed those on low incomes to afford living in Bournville Signup and view all the answers

What was George Cadbury's vision regarding the beneficiaries of his model village?

He wanted people of all backgrounds to benefit from his vision Signup and view all the answers

What action did George Cadbury take when he discovered people buying and selling houses for profit?

Started building homes that could only be rented Signup and view all the answers

Cadbury's Bournville Story

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Questions and Answers

What was the reason behind naming the area around the Cadbury factory 'Bournville'?

What set Bournville apart from other factory workplaces in Britain during that time?

What did George Cadbury do to improve the lives of his workers and their families?

What was the significance of moving the Cadbury factory out of the centre of Birmingham in 1879?

What motivated the Cadbury brothers to ensure good treatment of their workers?

What was the main motivation behind George Cadbury's development of the village?

How did George Cadbury ensure the continuity of support for the village residents after his death?

What was the significance of the 'Ten Shilling' or 'Sunshine Houses'?

What was George Cadbury's vision regarding the beneficiaries of his model village?

What action did George Cadbury take when he discovered people buying and selling houses for profit?

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