Liberal Reforms Flashcards
what were the false conceptions about the causes of poverty
blamed on idleness and the individual aswell as drink
before the reforms what was the only form of help availible
the workhouse
Why were the conditions so harsh in the workhouse
to discourage people from going their
what 6 main problems did the poor face
poor housing low wages unemployment illness irregular work no help for elderly sick or unemployed
what 5 main reasons caused the reforms
changing attitudes social reformers the boer war lloyd goerge and winston churchill rivalry with labour
which reformer investigated the poverty in london
charles booth
which reformer investigated the poverty in york
seebohm
what did they find
28 to 31 % lived below the poverty line
how did the boer war effect the reforms
half of volenteers were found to be unfit for service, the goverment worried about britians ability to fight future wars
which two main politicians were involved in the reforms
Winston Churchill and Llyold goerge
why were the liberals afraid of liberal
they were scared of them gaining support with the poor
in which election did labour gain seats, and how many
1906 where they gained 29
what year were free school meals introduced
1906
how effective were free school meals
150000 got a good meal a day though local councils did not have to provide them
when were school medical inspections introduced
1907
