Social Reforms Key Dates 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? HistoryGCSE Created by: George MesureCreated on: 12-04-11 09:46 1889 The first volumes of Charles Booth's study into poverty in London is published 1 of 9 1899-1902 Boer War - Half of British voluntary recruits to the army are unfit due to poor health. 2 of 9 1901 Seebohm Rowntree's book "Poverty:A study of Town life" based on York is published. 3 of 9 1905 Conservative government introduces the Unemployed Workmen's Act to help fight unemployment. 4 of 9 1906 Liberal Party wins a large victory in a General Election. Labour wins 29 seats. Free School Meals act passed. 5 of 9 1908 David Lloyd-George becomes chancellor Lloyd-George tries to pass the People's Budget Children and Young persons act passed. Old age pensions introduced 6 of 9 1909 Government Labour exchanges established 7 of 9 1911 National Insurance Act introduced. 8 of 9 1912 Labour exchanges were putting 3,000 people into jobs every working day. 9 of 9
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