Elizabeth I social/economy/rebellion Flashcards
How many JPs were there under Elizabeth (approximately)? Was this an increase or a decrease from before?
By 1600, there were about 50 JPs per county. This was an increase from before
Who’s execution led to Liz not making any more dukes and when was this?
Norfolk’s execution in 1572
What was an example of a massive building project taken on by a noble?
Burghley house
What did the Poor Law 1572 do?
Established that local ratepayers should pay tax for the relief of their own poor
What is the difference between the deserving and undeserving poor?
Deserving- those seeking employment, or those too old, too young, or too ill to work
Undeserving- Those who could work but didn’t or wouldn’t
What did the Poor Law Act of 1576 do?
attempted to create a national system of poor relief, administered and funded locally . Towns had to make provisions for their deserving poor
What did the Poor Law of 1601 do?
Made it the responsibility of the parish to raise funds and administer poor relief. They were supposed to offer relief to the impotent poor, find work for the able-bodied and apprenticeships for poor children. This was supervised by JPs
What and when was the Act for Maintaining Tillage?
1563- secured land for arable farming.
What percentage of people were labouring poor?
50%
What percentage of people were in absolute poverty in the towns and countryside?
Towns: 20%
Countryside: 10%
What was the rate of inflation on agricultural commodities from 1491-1590? What were some of the reasons for this?
170% - this was as a result of debasement and exchange rates, but mainly population growth
When did Liz withdraw all debased currency and what impact did this have?
1561- it partially reduced inflation
How many of the 44 harvests were poor? When was the only subsistence crisis and what impact did this have?
Only 9 were poor
Subsistence crisis: 1594-97.
It mainly impacted the north
What had real wages collapsed to as opposed to 9 years earlier in 1596?
They had collapsed to 50% of levels 9 years ago
How were the undeserving poor punished? When were these measures established?
1572- Branding was allowed.
1597- whipping was the official punishment
What were the Houses of Correction and when was legislation put up for them?
They were put up in all cities for those refusing to work. After 1576, anyone refusing to work for an agreed rate could be whipped
How was the trickle down society having an effect? Was it?
A new Tudor gentleman kind of emerged, but cock fighting, gambling, smoking and superstition was still popular. It didn’t trickle down to the majority
Although miniatures were worn and plays were popular with all, this was mostly centred around London
What and when was the Statute of Artificers?
1563- A maximum wage was introduced, but not a minimum in the hopes of combatting inflation. All those able were obliged to seek work
What is evidence that England couldn’t challenge Dutch dominance trade and why was this?
Failure of The Muscovy Company (1555) The Eastland Company (1579) & East India Company (1600)
The Dutch simply had a better system
How many homeless people were buried in Newcastle and when? What does this show?
25 in 1597. This shows that the north was significantly worse off
What new markets did England tap in to?
Exports of coal to France grew
New cloth markets grew in Emden, Germany and Amsterdam
What was the most successful trading company established and when?
Levant in 1581
What is an example of Elizabeth attempting colonisation? How does this go?
Raleigh’s Roanoke colony 1585. Randomly disappeared after 5 years. No actual colonies are set up until James I takes the throne
When was the Ridolfi Plot?
1571
