Poor Law Amendment Act 1834

The Factory Act (1833) was part of the Whig Reform programme, which ran from 1833-1841 and was undertaken as a defensive response to fears of revolution and anarchy in the wake of revolution elsewhere in Europe. (Historyhome.co.uk, 2016) It was one of many social reforms of the time and there is division amongst historians as to its importance and success. This paper will analyse its content, make an analysis of its value and conclude that while the 1833 Factory Act was a critical piece of social legislation, it was not a terribly effective one and in essence changed far less than may have been hoped. This Act introduced by Whig, Althorpe and was fairly basic. It involved several regulations which were focused on children and specifically in…

In this essay, the New Poor Law System established in 1834 was outlined and evaluated fundamentally on how it works. It outlined the causes of poverty, some historical backgrounds, Chadwick and the development of the New Poor Law, diseases & poverty and the Laissez Faire ideology. The outlines also include the underserving and deserving, how effective the workhouse and how the social problems were addressed. In 1832, the government setup an agreement for the Royal Commission to explore the work…

how society was being cared for and thus the poor became a vital focus point. Because of the drastically increasing numbers of poverty stricken individuals the Elizabethan Poor law of 1601 was created and enacted. In this paper we will be examining three major aspects of this law. First, what social problems caused a need for this legislation? Second, who was it designed to help, and what was the goals that it intended to accomplish? And third, how were things changed in society and for human…

It has looked at the changing attitudes in society from the Poor Law Act 1834 to the reforms of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and the fall out from the Boer War. It has described how changing attitudes in society altered the mindset of those both in government and the population. All of these factors led to the development of a greater sense of social justice for universality and equality highlighting a sea change in the balance of power from the deep-rooted system where those who did…

from the poor. In 1536, England was a country undergoing huge changes. The monasteries were being dissolved, and England faced a big rebellion, the Pilgrimage of Grace, from Northerners whom were angry about the religious changes. Attitudes to poverty were not at all sympathetic; many hated and distrusted those unemployed whom travelled around (vagabonds). This distrust was not helped by those who pretended to be disabled, who were called “cranks”. This essay will look at the different acts…

1832 - English government appointed the Royal Commission - inquire workings of Poor Law and how to improve it. • Leading commissioner • Made it known that system needed to be reformed to stop the citisens from demanding public funds – usually unnecessary Controversy • 1834 – measure passed, Chadwick didn’t get what he wanted (thought he would take charge of New Poor Law) • Only made secretary – disappointed, inferior • Clash with the 3 Commissioners, George Nicholls, Thomas Frankland…

During the Pre-Industrial revolution everything was clean and neat, women had nice fancy dresses and everyone attended church on Sunday, but after the industrial revolution the working class could no longer live at their own pace or supplement their income. In 1834 the poor law created workhouses for the distressed. They were built to be harming people from staying in relief and was used to separate families from one another. Poorhouse was made like a living hell to warn the workers from ever…

During the English poor laws, the poor were distinguished between the “deserving” and “undeserving” which was a very harsh way to distinguish between the two. Those considered “undeserving” were often whipped in the streets, and were seen as social pariahs branded with the letter “P” on the outside of their clothing. In no way was society accepting of the poor, and this often discourages people from openly seeking financial assistance.Many opposed social security considering it was funded…

horrors of the Reagen-Bush era were over. Many people, unfortunately were wrong. The fact of the matter is that regardless of political views, Clinton’s administration brought destruction to poor…

unfortunately has the population grows, the tougher it is going to become. Violent crimes are either acted out by raping a victim, murdering or a vicious act on someone, and anything that has to do with putting someone 's life in danger. Some of these crimes are affected with the use of guns, however an individual may use weapons to protect their property, yet others tend to over use the power of a firearm. This case study will associate on how The Violent Crime Control in Law Enforcement Act,…