French for “Let (people) do (as they choose).” It describes a system or point of view that opposes regulation or interference by the government in economic affairs beyond the minimum necessary to allow the free enterprise system to operate according
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Edwin Chadwick (1842)
In 1842, Edwin Chadwick argued that disease was the main reason for poverty, and that preventing disease would reduce the poor rates.
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John Snow (1854)
he identified the source of the outbreak as the public water pump on Broad Streetis action has been commonly credited as ending the outbreak.
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Joseph Bazalgette (1858)
He saw to 'The Great Stink' and found that it came form old sewers and built behind embankments on the riverfront and taken to new treatment works.
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Germ Theory (1861)
Louis Pasteur discovered (by using a swan-necked flask) that germs cause disease. Before he made this discovery, doctors had noticed bacteria, but they believed it was the disease that caused the bacteria.
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1867 working class men get the vote
Working men were able to get the vote.
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1848 Public health act
The Central Board of Health was created and although it was abolished 10 years later, the Act also encouraged local Boards of Health to be set up to appoint a Medical Officer, provide sewers, inspect lodging houses and check f
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1875 Public health act
his made the house owners responsible for keeping their properties in good order and gave local authorities the right to buy and demolish slums if they were not improved.
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In 1842, Edwin Chadwick argued that disease was the main reason for poverty, and that preventing disease would reduce the poor rates.
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