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2. what was introduced in 1553

  • the reformation
  • houses of help
  • houses of correction
  • dissolution of monasteries

3. the poor law act of 1601

  • poverty now seen as a social ill
  • licences for the impotent poor to beg introduced
  • voluntary contributions to alm
  • encouraged apprenticeships

4. the statue of artificers 1563

  • encouraged apprenticeships
  • defined types of poor
  • government recognised poverty isn't always the fault of the individual
  • branding and slavery for begging

5. vagabonds and beggars act 1495

  • branding and slavery for those who begged
  • encouraged apprenticeships
  • stocks for 3 days and sent back to parish
  • defined the types of poor

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