victorian social reforms 1868-1886 Flashcards
what did the newcastle comission find?
conservative govt set up the newcastle commission in 1859 and found
Only 20% of kids stayed in education past 10
⅓ had attended less than 30d a year
3 education acts
1870 forsters education act
1876 sandons act
1870 mundella act
two education acts
1870 married womens property act
1882, age of consent rose from 12 to 13, then 16 in 1885
housing act
artisans dwelling act
3 public health acts
Public health act 1871
public health act 1875
Sale of drugs and foods act 1875
3 employment acts
employers and workmens act 1875
factory acts 1874 and 1878
employers liability act 1880
3 trade union acts
trade union act 1871
criminal law amendment act 1871
conspiracy and protection of property act 1875