📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History

3.5.1 The early 20th century and social reforms

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At the start of the 20th century, the Liberal government introduced important social reforms. The National Insurance Act of 1911 provided health and unemployment insurance for workers. Old age pensions were introduced in 1908. These reforms laid the foundations for the welfare state that would be fully developed after World War II.

Key Facts

  • Liberal government introduced social reforms early 1900s
  • National Insurance Act 1911 — health and unemployment insurance
  • Old age pensions introduced 1908
The early 20th century and social reforms
Illustration: The early 20th century and social reforms

📝 学习笔记

  • 养老金于1908年引入。
    • 20世纪初,自由党政府推行社会改革
    • 1911年国民保险法案——医疗和失业保险
    • 养老金于1908年引入
  • 1911年国民保险法案为工人提供了医疗和失业保险。
    • 20世纪初,自由党政府推行社会改革
    • 1911年国民保险法案——医疗和失业保险
    • 养老金于1908年引入

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