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To what extent is it possible to assess the impact of legislation on the problem of poverty in the long sixteenth century?
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To what extent is it possible to assess the impact of legislation on the problem of poverty in the long sixteenth century? The legislation for poverty in the sixteenth century was affected by a concoction of factors. The most prominent ones being, the conducting of the legislation, the changes in belief, and attitude of the people and the economy. The impact of the legislation is so difficult to measure as there were a number of local schemes, which emerged at the same time. The evidence from this period suggests that the local schemes were like customised versions of the national schemes, some carrying out little of the national legislation. The way in which they adapted the laws was found to have consequences on their effectiveness. The belief and attitudes of the public living with the schemes are also a prominent factor as they were highly influenced by Protestantism and Humanism throughout...
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