Less eligibility: the Poor Law Amendment Act and its impact, 1832–47: Edexcel A‑Level History questions
Every Edexcel A-Level History exam question on Less eligibility: the Poor Law Amendment Act and its impact, 1832–47, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 6 questions on Less eligibility: the Poor Law Amendment Act and its impact, 1832–47, as a list
June 2025, Paper 34.2, Q5 (20 marks): How accurate is it to say that the Andover workhouse scandal was the main factor leading to the abolition of the Poor Law Commission in 1847?
June 2024, Paper 34.2, Q2 (20 marks): Study Source 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 2 Assess the value of the source for revealing the way the Poor Law Amendment Act was adm
November 2021, Paper 34.2, Q5 (20 marks): To what extent was opposition to the Poor Law Amendment Act (1834) effective in the years 1834–47?
June 2019, Paper 34.2, Q5 (20 marks): ‘The Poor Law Board (1847-71) was more effective in managing the plight of the poor than the Poor Law Commission (1834-47).’ How far do you agree with this judg
June 2018, Paper 34.2, Q2 (20 marks): Study Source 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 2 Assess the value of the source for revealing how workhouses were regulated and the sign
June 2018, Paper 34.2, Q5 (20 marks): ‘Opposition to the Poor Law Amendment Act (1834) was widespread in the 1830s.’ How far do you agree with this statement?