Which is the best argument for the Public Health Act?

It saved money on people who died from living conditions + welfare

What was the name of the report that led to the Health Act?

The Sanitary Condition of the Labouring Population

How was a larger food supply related to factory growth?

More food supply increased the population to work in factories

What was the issue with the welfare systems in place during the IR?

They were not designed well enough to meet the large need

How did the scientific method influence industry?

Success in agriculture inspired entrepreneurs to grow

What was the New Poor Law of 1834?

Created workhouses for the poor to live in short term to discourage welfare

Did the people want the government to intervene with sanitation?

There was a growing desire, yes.

What impact did railroads have on food?

The supply of food increased the population

How was welfare connected to the Public Health Act?

Welfare need would decrease if population was healthier

How did the large food supply impact transportation?

New transportation developed to keep up with the demand

What was the Public Health Act?

Law created public boards of health

What was the impact of the cholera outbreak of 1848?

Final push for the Public Health Act of 1848

How did railroads affect demand?

When the prices decreased, the demand increased

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1
Which is the best argument for the Public Health Act?
Passing it would improve the economy
Passing the act would prevent a revolution
People were dying
It saved money on people who died from living conditions + welfare
2
What was the name of the report that led to the Health Act?
The Sanitary Condition of the Labouring Population
The Public Sanitation Crisis in London
Urbanizations effect on Public Health
3
How was a larger food supply related to factory growth?
The demand for farms increased
Farms were growing, which hurt the factories
More food supply increased the population to work in factories
4
Who did the ‘Urban’ problems such as cholera, TB and diphtheria affect the most?
Middle class
Upper class
Lower class
Factory owners
5
When did working conditions start to improve?
Early 1900s
Mid 1900s
Late 180ss
Mid 1800s
6
Tolpuddle Martyrs is an example of
Riots over food prices
Protests over working conditions
Protests for trade unions
A positive step towards legalization of unions
7
Who wrote 'The Sanitary Condition of the Labouring Population?'
Lord Ashley
Edwin Chadwik
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Who was involved in the Public Health Act?
Lord Ashley
The Tories
Edwin Chadwik
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What was the issue with the welfare systems in place during the IR?
The system in place really helped the middle class
All welfare systems have their issues, but help to an extent.
It was a really good system that other countries copied
They were not designed well enough to meet the large need
10
How did the scientific method influence industry?
Success in agriculture inspired entrepreneurs to grow
New factories encouaged people to relocate
The scientific method really wasn't involved in either
11
What was the New Poor Law of 1834?
Gave plenty of support to the poor
Created workhouses for the poor to live in short term to discourage welfare
12
Did the people want the government to intervene with sanitation?
No, the core belief was that the government should not be involved.
This wasn't a popular belief
There was a growing desire, yes.
This was not the role of government
13
How did railroads affect prices of goods?
Prices decreased
Prices increased
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What impact did railroads have on food?
There is no connection
The prices of food remained high
The supply of food increased the population
15
How was welfare connected to the Public Health Act?
The Poor Law was amended to increase welfare for the sick
There is no connection
This act increased welfare funding
Welfare need would decrease if population was healthier
16
Who suffered the most from trade unions being illegal?
Poor workers
The government
Farmers
Factory and business owners
17
How did the large food supply impact transportation?
Farmers had to transport their products
New transportation developed to keep up with the demand
The demand for new transportation decreased
Farms were hurting because they could not afford transportation
18
What was the Public Health Act?
Forced landlords to maintain their properties
Required factories to have indoor plumbing
Law created public boards of health
An attempt for government intervention, but accomplished little due to $
19
What was the impact of the cholera outbreak of 1848?
Working conditions decreased
Final push for the Public Health Act of 1848
Factories were inspected for sanitation
Hundreds of people died
20
How did railroads affect demand?
When the prices decreased, the demand increased
When prices increased, the demand decreased
21
Which was NOT a sanitary issue in England?
Medical access
Drinking water
Sewage/Trash
Food supply

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