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What is like in a workhouse?
workhouses were ment to be harsh so people didn't want help from them. The workhouses were ment for people who were sick,poor,orphans,etc.
Why was workhouses feared by people?
The people were treated poorly at workhouses.
What are the bad things about workhouses?
a bad thing about a victorian workhouse is that you gt punished if you dont eat all your food
What are synonyms of Union Workhouses?
Synonyms for union workhouses is Shelter, homeless ect.
What were the masters like in the workhouses?
I THINK that the masters were obviously VERY nasty to the people of the workhouses because they probably must have thought the workers were just simple rag dolls who weren't even worth a shilling
How many workhouses were there in Victorian times?
as much as a donkey dances like a potato chip badger
Are there no......asked Scrooge?
Are there no workhouses? Are there no prisons? And the treadmill is that still employed.
Why were workhouses needed?
because it was hoped that it would get rid of poverty and people living on the street.
What were Victorian prisons and workhouses like?
Victorian prisons were typically overcrowded and unsanitary, with harsh conditions and strict discipline. Workhouses were institutions where the poor and homeless were housed in exchange for hard labor, often under oppressive conditions and separation of families. Both institutions aimed to deter crime and alleviate poverty, but were criticized for their harsh treatment of inmates and residents.
What are paupers?
It was a very poor person in the 18->19th century, they had to work in workhouses to have a bed and a small bit of food, Oliver Twist was a pauper
Who invented the Victorian workhouses?
victorian
Why were the workhouses abolished?
Workhouses were abolished because they were seen as inhumane institutions that perpetuated poverty rather than alleviating it. They often subjected inmates to harsh conditions and were considered outdated in terms of providing meaningful support to those in need. As welfare systems developed and societal attitudes changed, workhouses were gradually phased out in favor of more compassionate and effective forms of social support.
