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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 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
Are there no......asked Scrooge?
Are there no workhouses? Are there no prisons? And the treadmill is that still employed.
How many workhouses were there in Victorian times?
as much as a donkey dances like a potato chip badger
Why were workhouses needed?
because it was hoped that it would get rid of poverty and people living on the street.
Did workhouses give value for money?
Workhouses were designed to provide basic support for the poor while minimizing costs to taxpayers. However, the quality of life in workhouses was often harsh, with inadequate food, poor living conditions, and forced labor, leading many to view them as inhumane. While they may have reduced immediate financial burdens on local governments, the social and ethical implications raised questions about their overall value for money. Ultimately, the effectiveness and morality of workhouses as a solution to poverty remain subjects of historical debate.
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
How did Charles dickens' concern with poverty and workhouses influence his writing?
he had to work in a factory which was like in oliver twist was very dirty
When were the workhouse introduced?
Workhouses were introduced in England with the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834. This legislation aimed to reform the handling of the poor and established a system where the needy could receive assistance in a centralized institution. The workhouses provided food and shelter in exchange for labor, reflecting the era's views on poverty and social welfare.
