The Liberal reforms 1906-1912
What was the primary goal of the Liberal reforms between 1906-1912?
To address social and economic inequalities
Which political party introduced the Liberal reforms?
Liberal Party
What was the significance of the 1908 Old Age Pensions Act?
It introduced pensions for people over 70 years old
Why was the 1906 Education (Provision of Meals) Act introduced?
To provide school children with free meals
Who was the Prime Minister during the introduction of most Liberal reforms?
H.H. Asquith
What was the Children’s Charter of 1908 designed to do?
Improve the rights and welfare of children
Which Liberal reform introduced unemployment benefits for the first time?
The National Insurance Act
What was the purpose of Labour Exchanges introduced in 1909?
To help unemployed people find jobs
What criticism was often leveled at the Liberal reforms?
That they encouraged dependency on the state
Which economic theory influenced the Liberal reforms?
New Liberalism
Reasons for the Reform
Boothes and Roundtrees research into poverty and living standards
40% of men that inlisted into the boer war were too unfit
New Liberals
Lloyd geord and wiston Churchill and PM Herbert Asquith
What happened in schools in 1907
School medical check but was not funded if any work was needed until 1912
When were children protected characters
1908
What was set up in 1909 for the unemployed
The labour Extanges act
How were these acts afforded
1909 the peoples buget
Taxed the wealthy
raises duities on spirits and tobacco
taxed land being sold