The New Poor Law of 1834

question 66

Multiple Choice

The New Poor Law of 1834

• A) aimed to distinguish between the "deserving" and "undeserving" poor by forcing paupers into government workhouses.
• B) barred children under age ten from working in factories.
• C) established a minimum wage for British industry.
• D) provided for the forced deportation of the unemployed to Australia.
• E) provided unemployment insurance.

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