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WAS THE ROYAL COMMISSION OF 1832-1834 THE MOST IMPORTANT INFLUENCE ON THE TERMS OF THE NEW POOR LAW OF 1834? EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER
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WAS THE ROYAL COMMISSION OF 1832-1834 THE MOST IMPORTANT INFLUENCE ON THE TERMS OF THE NEW POOR LAW OF 1834? EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER Since the beginning of the 17th century a system of poor relief had been established to provide support for the poor. Although the coordination of relief was different in each parish the principles underpinning the law were the same, stating that each parish should take responsibility for the care of their own poor. Up till 1834 the law had been amended several times but only to provide greater efficiency. However by the early 1830's the escalating cost of poor relief and the operation of the Old Poor Law led to many criticisms and pressure to change the system. The system was seen to be outdated in view of the changing economic, political and social changes taking place. Although various factors such as the Swing Riots and post Napoleonic...
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