4) Tudor Legislation 3: Edward VI 2: 1552 Act Flashcards
1
Q
What did the 1552 Act under Edward VI give church representatives the right to do?
A
The 1552 Act gave church representatives the right to put pressure on people to contribute towards charity for the disabled poor, which was a step towards compulsory contributions.
2
Q
Describe the 1552 Act.
A
It was fairly enlightened, especially compared to the cruel 1547 Slavery Act, as it put pressure on people to contribute towards maintaining the disabled poor. Of course, not everyone would contribute and there was no mention of the able-bodied poor.
