Poverty and Pauperism

Question 1

reasons for PLAA

Answer 1

• failures of the old system
• ideological pressures
• financial pressure
• growth of towns
• PLAA

Question 2

changing attitudes to poverty 1785 - 1870

Answer 2

• the middle class
• government attitudes and actions
• individuals
• ratepayers and ideology

Question 3

consequences of PLAA

Answer 3

• outdoor relief and cost
• government attitude
• impact on workers and scandals
• developments of charity and philanthropy

Question 4

changing attitudes to poverty 1834-70

Answer 4

• government attitude
• response to scandals
• charity, philanthropy, the middle class
• ideological positions