Which act did Chamberlain promote in 1897?
Workmen's Compensation Act 1897
Factory Act
Minimum Wage Act
Children's Protection Act
Answer
The Workmen's Compensation Act 1897 was promoted by Joseph Chamberlain in 1897. It was a landmark piece of legislation that provided compensation for workers who were injured or killed on the job. The act was significant because it marked a shift in the way that the government viewed its role in protecting workers.
Joseph Chamberlain: An Enigmatic Figure in British Politics
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