1. Poor Law Amendment Act 1834:
- Problem Addressed: Addressed issues related to poverty and the relief of the poor.
- Main Terms: Introduced workhouses, aimed at deterring the able-bodied poor from
seeking relief and providing assistance to the destitute.
- Effectiveness: Controversial; led to harsh conditions in workhouses, and its
effectiveness in alleviating poverty is debated.
2. Mines Act 1842:
- Problem Addressed: Addressed the harsh working conditions in mines, particularly
for women and children.
- Main Terms:Prohibited underground work for women and girls and set standards for
working hours and conditions for children in mines.
- Effectiveness: Improved safety conditions but faced challenges in enforcement.
3. Public Health Act 1848:
- Problem Addressed: Aimed to improve public health in response to issues like
unsanitary living conditions and disease outbreaks.
- Main Terms: Provided a framework for improving sanitation, drainage, and water
supply in urban areas.
- Effectiveness: A step toward public health reforms, but its impact varied across
different regions.
4. Factory Acts of 1833 and 1844:
- Problem Addressed: Addressed the harsh working conditions in factories, especially
for children.
- Main Terms: Restricted working hours for children, introduced factory inspections,
and improved safety measures.
- Effectiveness: Marked progress in improving conditions, but enforcement challenges
persisted.