Test #2 Flashcards
What was the midnight movement?
A movement of Christian women to help prostitutes
James Flawn
converted cafe owner who took over the soup kitchens that were started by the Christian Mission
Jane Short
organized “Sick Poor Visitation Society” that visited the sick and dying.
Oversaw distribution of booths and clothing
Acts of Christianity dealt with symptoms of societies illness, not…
the causes
Fallen Women
Prostitutes
Mrs. Elizabeth Cotrill
took prostitute girls in so they did not have to return to brothels
The army purchased a womens home in…
1884
The age of consent was…
13
Bramwell worked with what journalist to draw attention to the white slavery?
WT Stead of the Pall Mall Gazette
Rebecca Jarrett
“bought” a 13 year old girl, Eliza, to prove to public that there were problems in society
What was the outcome of the Eliza scheme?
WT Stead and Mrs. Jarrett spent several months in prison
How many people signed the petition drawn up by General Booth to raise age of consent?
393,000
Frank Smith was named head of the
Social Work Reform Wing of the army
What was the name of Booth’s book describing his plans…
In Darkest England and the Way Out
What disease was Catherine sick with
Cancer
What did the Cab Horse Charter state?
That when a horse is down, he is helped up, and while he is alive he has food, shelter and work
When did Booth start the Match Factory?
1891
What condidtion came out of manufacturing matches?
Phossy Jaw
What were the 3 tiers of Booth’s “Darkest england” scheme?
City colony (rehab programs working in city itself) Farm Colony (young men were trained in agriculture to gain employment) Overseas Colony (farming communities made up of families)
What was the Social Work Trust?
campaign that raised money for the Men’s and Women’s social services departments in GB