Growing government involvement in public health (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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How many studies did Benjamin Seebohm Rowntree conduct in York investigating poverty?
How many studies did Benjamin Seebohm Rowntree conduct in York investigating poverty?
Three studies
According to Rowntree, what was the main cause of poverty?
According to Rowntree, what was the main cause of poverty?
Low wages
What percentage of York's population fell below the poverty line in Rowntree's 1899 study?
What percentage of York's population fell below the poverty line in Rowntree's 1899 study?
27.84%
By how much had absolute poverty decreased in York by Rowntree's 1935 study?
By how much had absolute poverty decreased in York by Rowntree's 1935 study?
50%
What percentage of poverty cases was unemployment responsible for by the 1930s?
What percentage of poverty cases was unemployment responsible for by the 1930s?
44%
In what year was the National Insurance Act introduced?
In what year was the National Insurance Act introduced?
1911
Which country's system inspired Lloyd George's National Insurance Act?
Which country's system inspired Lloyd George's National Insurance Act?
German system
How much did employees pay per week for health insurance under the 1911 Act?
How much did employees pay per week for health insurance under the 1911 Act?
4 pence
What was Beveridge's famous phrase describing social security coverage?
What was Beveridge's famous phrase describing social security coverage?
Cradle to grave
Which of these was NOT one of Beveridge's five giant evils?
Which of these was NOT one of Beveridge's five giant evils?
Poverty
On what date was the NHS launched?
On what date was the NHS launched?
5 July 1948
How much was the child benefit under the Family Allowances Act of 1945?
How much was the child benefit under the Family Allowances Act of 1945?
5 shillings