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Poor Law — Eduqas GCSE History Definition

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GCSE History · key term

Poor Law

Definition

The system through which local authorities provided assistance to poor people, financed by local taxation.

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Eduqas GCSE History · C100

Component 1

Funding came from central government rather than relying on the local rates used for Poor Law assistance. This marked a significant shift towards national responsibility for welfare.
Revise: Social Reform

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