Lifestles Of The Rich And Poor Flashcards
Give 3 reasons why there was an increase in poverty
Dissolution of monasteries - 800 were closed and charity was no longer available
Population - grew by 1.3 million in 60 years
Bad harvests - harsh winters meant higher food prices
What was the impotent poor?
The poor that could not work due to physical condition
What was the able - bodied poor?
The poor that either could not find employment or chose not to work
Why did people fear vagrants?
People assumed they chose not to find a job,they survived through a life of crime,were at fault for the spread of disease,would support rebellions
Who was a counterfeit crank?
Sucked soap and pretended to have fits to make it look like they had epilepsy and to gain sympathy
Who was a hooker?
Used a long stick with a hook on the end to steal valuables
Who was a ruffler?
Ex - soldiers who had turned to begging due to unemployment and used violence to get money
Who was a clapperdudgeon?
Inflicted sores on their own bodies to get sympathy and money from people
How many vagrants were there during Elizabeth’s reign?
10,000
What was the vagabonds act of 1572?
Death penalty was used as a third offence for vagrants
What was the act for the relief of the poor?
Two houses of correction were to be built in each county and vagrants would be sent there
What was the statute of artificers of 1563?
It was made compulsory for all boys to complete a 7 year apprenticeship in order to learn a trade
