The Poor Laws in Industrial Britain
The Poor Laws were a system of poverty relief in Britain that underwent significant changes during the Industrial Revolution. The Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, also known as the 'New Poor Law,' was a pivotal piece of legislation that reflected the era's social ideologies. It aimed to reduce the cost of relief by making the conditions for receiving aid intentionally harsh, primarily through the establishment of workhouses. This system was a response to the widespread poverty and social dislocation caused by rapid industrialization and urbanization.
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