English society Flashcards
1
Q
Changes in the nobility
A
-After 1572, Elizabeth decided to not give out any more ducal titles as all previous rebellions involved a duke
2
Q
What could the nobility now focus on?
A
-As Elizabeth’s reign had become more peaceful, the nobility could focus on building houses rather than spending their money on funding defence
3
Q
changes in the population
A
-When Elizabeth took the throne in 1558, population= 2.8m
-When she died in 1603= 4.1m
4
Q
changes among the gentry
A
-Gentry class increased
-Proportion of who was wealthy went up
5
Q
Changes in society as a whole
A
-The gap between the rich and the wealthy widened
-Land income increased after 1570
