Friendly Societies Flashcards
Why did the government introduce friendly societies act 1793?
To regulate the activities of merging group so they could reduce any potential threat they ay pose as a result of the french revoloution
Why was the act good for these groups of workers
It led to rapid growth in the organisations and production of clear guide lines
What % of the population was in a friendly society in 1803
8%
Who was excluded from friendly societies
The working class
Why does the thesis that the rapid growth of friendly societies in the first half of the century appear to be true?
There was greater desire for working class men to organise communally and specific financial motivation
Why does the thesis that the rapid growth of friendly societies in the first half of the century appear to be true?
There was greater desire for working class men to organise communally
Despite gov intention in the 1799 combination act what other benefits did friendly societies offer members
They were primarily organised by workers and also provided a convenient and legal means by which undertake union activities
How popular were friendly societies compared to trade unions in 1870
Outnumbered trade unions 4:1
How did friendly societies mirror social attitudes by the mid 1800s
Embodied the self help ethos that mid-victorian sensibilities celebrated and as such the firendly societies were increasingly welcomed those with influence
Why did the government pass a new friendly societies act in 1855
Large amount of support (over a million) lots of wealth
What were the main reasons why people joined friendly societies in the 19th century?
Make up the slow improvements, big numbers, pension provisions and opportunities for sav8ngs
What were the main reasons why people joined friendly societies in the 19th century?
Make up the slow improvements, big numbers, pension provisions and opportunities for sav8ngs
