Changing Provision for Poor Relief (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Vagrant def. under 1547 Vagrancy Act
Vagrant def. under 1547 Vagrancy Act
Able-bodied person without master/work for 3 days
Harshest Tudor poor relief law
Harshest Tudor poor relief law
1547 Vagrancy Act
1547 Act 1st offence punishment
1547 Act 1st offence punishment
'V' branded on chest, 2 yrs slavery to person who reported
Why 1547 Vagrancy Act repealed (1550)
Why 1547 Vagrancy Act repealed (1550)
Too brutal to enforce
Impotent poor
Impotent poor
Unable to work due to age, illness, or disability
Alms
Alms
Charitable donations for the poor
1572 Poor Law key recognition
1572 Poor Law key recognition
Not enough work available for able-bodied poor
Houses of correction purpose
Houses of correction purpose
Correct vagrant behaviour & provide work
1576 Poor Law: supplies for work
1576 Poor Law: supplies for work
Wool, flax, and iron
Shift in poor relief by 1588
Shift in poor relief by 1588
From punishment towards support