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Poor Laws and the Evolution of Pauperism in Europe The history of social welfare is often a reflection of a society's struggle to manage extreme poverty. In England, this was formalized t...
Read Poor Laws and the Evolution of Pauperism in EuropeNew Poor Law of 1834: Resistance and Social Impact In the early 19th century, the English government faced a growing crisis regarding the cost of supporting the impoverished. In the south...
Read New Poor Law of 1834: Resistance and Social ImpactPoor Law Implementation in Northern England The application of the New Poor Law in 19th-century England was a complex administrative challenge, particularly in the industrial North. Led b...
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