Asked by Quincy Etienne on Sep 23, 2024
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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.
British Poor Law
Legislation enacted in the UK during the 19th century aimed at providing relief for the impoverished and regulating the conditions of workhouses where the poor were housed.
- Gain an understanding of the function and consequences of workers' insurance, protective policies, and laws related to social welfare in the improvement of conditions for laborers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Ghiwa Zaiter2 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
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.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the function and consequences of workers' insurance, protective policies, and laws related to social welfare in the improvement of conditions for laborers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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