Victorian Workhouse - part 2; scandal

Victorian Workhouse - part 2; scandal

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History, Social Studies

1st - 6th Grade

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The transcript discusses a scandal at a workhouse in Hampshire, where the staff, including a teacher, were abusive. The main issue was severe food shortages, leading to inmates fighting over rotten bones for sustenance. An investigation led to the resignation of the workhouse head, but the problems persisted with his successor.

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How did the scandal regarding food at the Workhouse come to light?

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What was the outcome for McDougal after the inquiry into the food situation?

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