In the mid-19th Century, the United States saw the emergence of poor houses as a modern solution to poverty. These institutions provided shelter and work for impoverished individuals in exchange ...

In the 19th century, Wallace's observations were striking ... many of whom lived in poverty and barely spoke English to understand the circumstances they were in. Wallace felt anguished for ...

In the late 19th century poverty was caused by unemployment, illness and old age. The 1906 Liberal Government had to introduce reforms to tackle poverty. Liberal Reforms 1906-1914 In 1906 to 1914 ...

In the 19th century, Wallace’s observations were striking ... many of whom lived in poverty and barely spoke English to understand the circumstances they were in. Wallace felt anguished for ...