Growth Of London

Question 1

what was Londons population?

Answer 1

by mid 17th century: 400,000
by 1700: 575,000
- largest city in western Europe by mid 17th century

Question 2

what did the growth in population cause?

Answer 2

• growth of economy and success of the fledging empire - led to pressure on resources and price rises

Question 3

why was London ideally placed to power the economy?

Answer 3

• it was at the heart of the road and shipping network
• could support the increasing demand for goods
• home to the new investment banking industry

Question 4

why did Londons economy grow?

Answer 4

• banking and insurance
• centre of legal system
• transport had been improving
• demographic growth in London surpassed other towns
• skilled and educated workers were more likely to move to London; offered more and better jobs
• number of markets made it the focal point for economic activity

Question 5

who moved to London?

Answer 5

-migration: both poor workers and gentry and their families, huguenots

Question 6

what did the gentry get by moving to London?

Answer 6

• if they wanted to Gian favour at the royal court they moved
• if they did not succeed in politics, they were able to forge a career in the higher echelons(rank) of the military, as it was based in London, especially the admiralty
• training in law
• many companies that did trade and exploration were based in London

Question 7

what companies were based in London?

Answer 7

• EIT, established 1600
• Levant company, 1581
• Muscovy company, 1555

Question 8

urbanisation.

Answer 8

increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas
- people moved from the countryside to towns and cities