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Why was the 1601 Poor Law significant in dealing with the problem of the poor during this period?

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Answer: Build and maintain places to provide indoor relief for the aged, handicapped and other worthy poor and the tools and materials required to put the poor to work.

Explanation: Provided for Indoor Relief and Outdoor Relief. The Poor Law put into legislation the right of local Justices of the Peace to levy tax for the relief and assistance of the Poor.

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