Why did the Liberal Government introduce reforms? 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryChanges in British society during the 20th centuryGCSEOCR Created by: SLowtherCreated on: 10-11-16 19:51 Healthy Soldiers and the Boer War Needed healthy, fit soldiers to fight in the Boer war 1899-1902. Almost half of men were too unwell to serve. Government set up a comitee to investigate the issue. Recommended to pass reforms to reduce poverty and to increase men's health. 1 of 6 Political Rivalry Labour party pledged better living and working conditions for working people. Liberals were worried by this and thought the poor would vote for Labour. if wroking classes were healthier and happier, there would be less support for the revolutionary movement in Europe. 2 of 6 The Social Reformers Booth, Rowntree and Galt highlighted the seriousness of poverty. Discovered poverty was caused by many factors. Encouraged the Government to help the poor. 3 of 6 Need for effective work force Lloyd George was impressed by welfare programme in Germany. Germany's rapid development was linked to its healthier and better educated work force. Britains position as the worlds leading industrial power was being challenged and Lyoyd George wanted to change that. 4 of 6 New Liberalism David Lloyd George and Winston Churchill were younger and exciting liberals They believed the Government should provide the framework whereby everyone can support themselves Believed it was morally wrong that extreme poverty should exsist beside incredible wealth It should be right to tax the rich to raise money for the poor 5 of 6 Increasing Information about Poverty Information about poverty sent to the government by other sources such as Salvation army, doctors , local officials and charities. Reports highlighted the need to improve essential services 6 of 6
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