The English Poor Law of 1834 Was Based on the Theory

question 15

Multiple Choice

The English Poor Law of 1834 was based on the theory that

• A)the poor were entitled to decent levels of support.
• B)the rich had a moral obligation to support the poor.
• C)if the conditions of provision for state welfare were intentionally made miserable, then the poor would be encouraged to find profitable employment.
• D)levels of state support for social welfare programs should be indexed to the cost of living.
• E)indoor relief was better than outdoor relief.

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