Economic development Flashcards
How many people lived in England?
2.2 million
What % were urban dwellers?
10%
What was hte population of London?
50,000+
What were the main industries of urban areas?
Wool and cloth, although tin, lead and coal mining and shipbuilding were big as well.
What was Henry’s economic policy?
He didn’t really have one - his policies were the result of lobbying from merchants.
Why did land income decline?
The black death had led to a drop in population so a drop in value.
When did. England move towards sheep farming?
1480s/90s
What does the move towards sheep farming reflect?
low profitability of cop but also increased profitability of wool.
Why did wool become more profitable?
Population growth and growth of overseas trade
Where was mixed farming most common?
The lowlands
What farming was found in the southeast and eats midlands
open field husbandry
What was enclosure?
The putting up of a fence around a field so that one crop could be produced on a larger scale or it could be used for livestock.
Why was enclosure opposed?
It was opposed by villagers who. claimed customary rights to the land.
How did Henry try to deal with enclosure?
IN 1489 he passed an anti-enclosure law but it had little practical effect.
Where did Henry stand on the trade industry?
He recognised its importance to the health of the economy, and a healthy economy would tighten his security.
