Mary I - Economic change and its social impact - RG2

Question 1

Describe the rate of inflation during Mary’s reign?

Answer 1

There was a high rate of inflation throughout Mary’s reign.

Question 2

What was the long term cause of inflation during Mary’s reign?

Answer 2

Population growth

Question 3

What was the short term cause of inflation during Mary’s reign?

Answer 3

Harvest failures in 1555 and 1556

Question 4

Give one positive of Mary’s economic policy?

Answer 4

The Crown made several improvements in financial administration which the country benefited from in the long term.