The English Poor Law of 1834 Was Based on Which

question 65

Multiple Choice

The English Poor Law of 1834 was based on which of the following premises?

• A)The poor were entitled to decent levels of support, so the government should set aside some of its revenues to employ poor people in industry.
• B)The rich had a moral obligation to support the poor which they could satisfy by building housing for them in small villages across the country.
• C)If the conditions of provision for state welfare were intentionally made miserable, then the poor would be encouraged to find profitable employment.

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