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The "Condition of England" Question and Social Reform

  • The New Poor Law

    The New Poor Law

    • Reduce the cost of looking after the poor.
    • Encourage the poor to look after themselves (Utilitarism).
    • Poor relief to be provided in workhouses.
    • Punitive approach: discourage people from wanting to receive help.
  • Chimney Sweeps Act

    Chimney Sweeps Act

    • Boys under 10 prohibited.

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