Liberal social reforms (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was the govt's previous approach before accepting it needed to help ordinary people?
What was the govt's previous approach before accepting it needed to help ordinary people?
Laissez-faire
What % of London's population did Charles Booth find lived in poverty in 1889?
What % of London's population did Charles Booth find lived in poverty in 1889?
Around 30%
What % of people in York did Rowntree find lived in poverty?
What % of people in York did Rowntree find lived in poverty?
Approximately 50%
Who developed the concept of the 'poverty line'?
Who developed the concept of the 'poverty line'?
Seebohm Rowntree
What proportion of Boer War recruits were too unhealthy to serve in the army?
What proportion of Boer War recruits were too unhealthy to serve in the army?
Around one-third
In which year did the Liberal Government come to power?
In which year did the Liberal Government come to power?
1906
When were free school meals for children from poor families introduced?
When were free school meals for children from poor families introduced?
1906
How much per week did old-age pensions pay?
How much per week did old-age pensions pay?
25 pence
How old did people need to be to receive an old-age pension?
How old did people need to be to receive an old-age pension?
Over 70 years old
In which year was the National Insurance Act passed?
In which year was the National Insurance Act passed?
1911
Workers earning less than what yearly amount were eligible for National Health Insurance?
Workers earning less than what yearly amount were eligible for National Health Insurance?
£160 per year
Who funded the National Insurance scheme through contributions?
Who funded the National Insurance scheme through contributions?
Workers, employers & govt