The Poor In British Society Flashcards
1
Q
Roughly how many charities were there in London by 1905?
A
700-800
2
Q
When did Thomas Barnardo start his charity?
A
1867
3
Q
What was the poor law?
A
Help provided from the state. Workhouses were provided as food and shelter, but conditions were awful.
4
Q
What was the usual form of relief and what did it entail?
A
Outdoor relief. Payments sometimes in cash, sometimes in goods.
5
Q
What was most people’s opinion on the poor?
A
That they were responsible for their own poverty
