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All 6 questions on Paupers and pauperism, 1780–1832, as a list June 2025, 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 actions taken by these rioters in 1830June 2024, Paper 34.2, Q5 (20 marks): ‘The provision of indoor relief systems provided very little help to paupers in the years 1780–1832.’ How far do you agree with this statement?June 2023, 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 problems with the existing poor laws iJune 2022, Paper 34.2, Q5 (20 marks): ‘Financial considerations were the main pressure for change in relieving poverty in the years 1780–1832.’ How far do you agree with this judgement?October 2020, 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 reasons for poverty and the extent of June 2017, Paper 34.2, Q5 (20 marks): ‘Indoor relief systems were more effective than outdoor relief systems in relieving the conditions of paupers in the years 1780–1832.’ How far do you agree withNearby topics: The impetus for public health reforms Changes in public health Less eligibility: the Poor Law Amendment Act and its impact, 1832–47 The government, self-help and charity, 1847–80 Social and welfare reforms: pressure and action, 1880–1914 Depression and the Dole: poverty in the inter-war years, 1920–39 The whole bank Questions, mark schemes and examiner’s reports are © Pearson Edexcel, from their published past papers. Plumi isn’t affiliated with any exam board. Want whole papers? Full past papers .
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