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1909 Trade Board Act Flashcards

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What industries did this act target?

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Box, chain and lace making industries.

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What percentage of poverty was due to low wages?

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52%.

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What were the disadvantages of the act?

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10 trades were covered but only 370,000 people were covered by 1914.

There was still no national minimum wage established, meaning poverty remained an issue.

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HISTORY - Liberal Reforms (9 decks)

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