12 Questions
What was the primary purpose of the workhouses established under the New Poor Law?
To discourage able-bodied people from seeking assistance
What was the key change made by the New Poor Law compared to the Old Poor Law?
Outdoor relief was abolished and only those in workhouses could receive assistance
What was the primary motivation behind the reforms of the Poor Law in the 1830s?
To address the social unrest caused by the Swing Riots
What was the key difference between 'outdoor relief' and 'indoor relief' under the Old Poor Law?
Outdoor relief provided food and necessities to paupers living in their own homes, while indoor relief was provided in workhouses
What was the purpose of the royal commission that investigated the Poor Laws in the 1830s?
To recommend changes to the Poor Law system, including abolishing outdoor relief
What was the primary impact of the New Poor Law on the administration of poor relief in England?
It centralized the administration of poor relief and limited assistance to workhouses
What was a common difficulty faced by the poor and unemployed during the Industrial Revolution?
Punitive treatment by the system
In the Old Poor Law system, what was the workhouse primarily known for?
Living conditions
What was the likely role of the ill man in the nineteenth-century painting depicting a family living in poverty?
Head of the family and main income earner
Why did it sometimes seem like the system during the Industrial Revolution was designed to punish the poor?
To maintain social order
What impression does Source 1 give regarding families living in poverty during the Industrial Revolution?
Struggled with financial difficulties
How did the existence of 'safety nets' impact the poor during the Industrial Revolution?
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Test your knowledge on key Year 9 history topics from the Australian curriculum with this assessment. The quiz includes a mix of multiple choice, short answer, and extended response questions covering 6 different topics. Questions vary in difficulty and range from 3 to 8 marks.
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