History A-Level
Utilitarian reform and centralisation
What Utilitarian reform and centralisation means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Utilitarian reform and centralisation
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Judged institutions by their usefulness in producing the greatest happiness, favouring central inspection, uniform rules and deterrent workhouses.
Topics that use Utilitarian reform and centralisation
- Paper 3, Option 34.2: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, c1780–1939 - 1 Paupers and pauperism, 1780–1832 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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