Elizabeth I - The impact of economic & social developments, 1558-64 - RG1

Question 1

Why was there a significant fear of social instability when Elizabeth came to the throne?

Answer 1

• Bad harvests
• High mortality rates
• High taxation
• A significant cut in real wages for many

Question 2

How many pieces of legislation, that were proposed to tackle social and economic problems during Elizabeth’s first parliament, were passed into law?

Answer 2

None