Essay 5 - Success Of The Liberal Reforms Flashcards
What do you need to include in the introduction?
- Context
- Factors
- Line of argument
What is the context?
- At the beginning of the twentieth century the government followed a Laissez-faire policy.
- Larissez-faire means that the government didn’t help.
- If people were in poverty they had to turn to charities and workhouses.
- There was a stigma around accepting relief.
What is the line of argument?
The liberal reforms were not effective at tackling poverty.
What was the Education (Provision of Meals) Act?
Provided free meals to school students.
How was the Education (Provision of Meals) Act funded?
Local taxes
How many children had benefited from the Education (Provision of Meals) Act by 1914?
150,000 (14 million meals each year)
When was the Education (Provision of Meals) Act introduced?
1906
Was the Education (Provision of Meals) Act compulsory?
No, not until 1914.
What is the analysis of Education (Provision of Meals) Act?
- Allowed students to concentrate better.
- A move away from laissez-faire.
- Took pressure off poor families.
- Government accepted it needed to help
What is the analysis + of Education (Provision of Meals) Act?
- Meals were only provided during term time so children went hungry during weekends/holidays.
- Many needy children left school to work.
- By 1911, less than 1/3 of councils provided meals.
- Wasn’t compulsory until 1914.
When was the Education (Administrative Provisions) Act introduced?
1906
What was the Education (Administrative Provisions) Act?
3 medical inspections for students.
First inspection occurred as soon as child went to school.
Run by local councils.
What is the analysis of Education (Administrative Provisions) Act?
- Identified health issues.
- Took pressure off parents.
- Led to 1912 free medical treatment.
What is the analysis + of Education (Administrative Provisions) Act?
- Only diagnosed conditions and didn’t treat the,.
- Doctors couldn’t do anything about poor diet and housing.
What is the Children Act?
Banned children from smoking, drinking and begging.
Aimed to protect children from abuse.
Set up juvenile courts.
When was the Children Act introduced?
1908
What is the analysis of Children Act?
- Protected children.
- Recognised children should be treated differently to adults.
- Move away from laissez-faire.
What is the analysis + of Children Act?
- Took a long time to set up.
- Glasgow didn’t get a Juvenile Court until 1910.
What is the Old Age Pensions Act?
People over 70 got money. People would be provided with 1 to 5 shillings depending on income. By 1914, there were over 970,000 claimants a year.
IF YOUR INCOME IS OVER 12 SHILLINGS YOURE TOO RICH FO DIS.
When was the Old Age Pensions Act introduced?
1908
What is the analysis of Old Age Pensions Act?
- Kept on people out of workhouses.
- Removed poor person stigma since pensions were given out at the post office.
- Kept elderly people’s families out of poverty.
What is the analysis + of Old Age Pensions Act?
- Not everyone qualified. (Prisoners in the last 2 years and those who accepted poor relief.)
- Pensions fell below poverty line.
- Many didn’t reach 70.
What is the 1911 Insurance act? P1
For those aged 16 - 60.
You get 10 shillings for your first 13 weeks off, then it goes to 5.
Free medical treatment for employees.
Contributory scheme.
How much do different people give with the 1911 Insurance act? P1
Employee - 4d
Employer - 3d
Government- 2d
