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Lord Shaftesbury was a prominent social reformer during the Victorian Age who dedicated his life to improving the conditions of the working class. Which of the following legislative changes did he specifically champion to protect vulnerable workers, distinguishing his work from the earlier 'Poor Laws' of the Tudor period?

  1. The Ten Hours Act, which restricted the daily working hours of women and children in textile factories.Cevap
  2. B
    The Act of Supremacy, which established the monarch as the supreme head of the Church of England.
  3. C
    The Habeas Corpus Act, which ensured that no one could be held in prison unlawfully.
  4. D
    The Navigation Acts, which mandated that all goods imported into Britain be carried on English ships.

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The Ten Hours Act, which restricted the daily working hours of women and children in textile factories.
The Ten Hours Act of 1847 was a landmark piece of Victorian social legislation championed by Lord Shaftesbury. It specifically addressed the harsh conditions of the Industrial Revolution by limiting the maximum working day for women and children in textile mills to ten hours, representing a shift toward state-mandated worker protection.

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1
Identify the historical figure and era.
Lord Shaftesbury is a Victorian reformer (19th century).
Correctly identifying the era prevents confusion with earlier Tudor or Stuart legislation.
2
Analyze the focus of his work.
He focused on social welfare, child labor, and working conditions.
His primary contributions were the Mines Act (1842) and the Ten Hours Act (1847).
3
Differentiate between the options based on chronological and thematic relevance.
The Ten Hours Act fits the Victorian industrial context, while the others belong to the 16th and 17th centuries.
The Act of Supremacy (1534), Habeas Corpus (1679), and Navigation Acts (1651) are from significantly earlier periods.

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Victorian Social Reforms
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