Which 1834 legislation was a frequent target of Victorian social reform novels, particularly for its creation of the 'Workhouse' system?
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Correct answer: The Poor Law Amendment Act
The Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 established the principle of 'less eligibility,' making life in the workhouse more miserable than the lowest-paid outside labor. This system was famously critiqued by Dickens in 'Oliver Twist' to expose the cruelty faced by the destitute.
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