Fact Test Flashcards
Henry Mayhew
Thought that casual labourers were unable to save regularly because they did not have regular emolyment.
Self-help
People could escape poverty by saving money and living a sensible life
Why did people run charities
Fear of the rise of the poor
Genuine concern
Opportunity for middle class women to get involved in public life
Desire to help the poor lead a better life
Octavia Hill
Made sure that the properties she manages were well maintained. In return she expected her tenants to pay their rent on time and to live respectable and responsible lives
Salvation army
1861
Charles Booth
Between 1889 and 1903 studied the life of the poor in Kondon. Found out that 30% were living in poverty
Seebohm Rowntree
In 1901 published a study of poverty in York. Found out that 30% of people were living in poverty. Primary and secondary poverty
boer war
1899 brittish Empire vs boer republic
Commitee on physical deterioration
1903 . Ask why sommany army recruts were rejected because of their help.
Labour representation commitee
1900, 1906
New liberals
Winston Churchill and David Lloyd George
Co-operative society
Community getting together to provide low cost food and services for themselves
Economic depressions
1870s 1880s
Relief
Help for the poor
The poor law amendment act
1834 (england and wales)
1835 (scotland)
