What was the main reason the British Poor Law did not work?

A) It was underfunded.
B) People who enrolled were treated like prisoners.
C) It worked on a volunteer basis.
D) It was allowed to expire after fifty years.
E) Most people did not know about it.

The main reason the British Poor Law did not work was that people who enrolled were treated like prisoners. The law required anyone seeking relief to enter a workhouse, where they were separated from their families, given menial work, and subjected to harsh conditions. This deterred many from seeking help, leading to widespread poverty and suffering.