How Was British Society Changed 1890-1918 Flashcards
What were two problems with the poor law?
- The authorities gave handouts of money or food outside the work house
- tried to reduce poverty and lower amount spent on poor people.
What was the poor law of 1834?
When the poor people went into a workhouse because they didn’t have any money
By 1906 what did they do to help the sick?
Offered free treatment and provided basis for NHS
By 1906 what did they do to help the unemployed?
Unemployed workmen act of 1905
By 1906 what did they do to help the elderly?
Couples could now meet up in the workhouse and could have luxuries like tea and tobacco
By 1906 what did they do to help the young people?
Some poor law unions attempted to get rid of poor children from the workhouse by sending them to live with local families
Why was action taken in 1906?
When the boar war broke out, 40% of men were considered unfit. This led to the appointment of the RC officer to review the poor law.
Name the two author who published reports about poverty?
Seebohm Rowntree and Charles Booth
Why was it the liberal government took action?
They were worried about the Labour Party so they introduced things the working class want
What act was passed in 1908?
Old age pensioner act
