Britain: Why The Liberal Reforms Were Introduced

Question 1

Social Reports: Rowntree

Answer 1

“wooden floors of the upper room have holes admitting the number of mice. Roof very defective, the rain falling through onto the bed in wet weather.”

Question 2

Fear for National Security: History Textbook

Answer 2

“Between 1899 and 1902 Britain was at war in South Africa. If the British were to remain the most powerful country in the world, I needed an army capable of defending its empire. That meant much healthier people.”

Question 3

Political Advantage: Churchill

Answer 3

“we strive for equality we also labour to build to tolerable basic [woking and living] conditions for our fellow countrymen.”