poverty Flashcards
1
Q
why did population growth increase poverty
A
- food shortage - too much demand
- land competition
2
Q
what developments in farming led to increased poverty
A
- enclosed fields
- sheep farming - fewer labourers
3
Q
what did monasteries offer the poor
A
food, shelter, basic illness treatment
4
Q
why were monasteries in short supply
A
henry 8 shut most down
5
Q
how did events abroad lead to more poverty
A
more demand for wool, increase in sheep farming
6
Q
why was poverty a threat to elizabeth
A
- risked rebellion
- increase in crime
7
Q
what were the deserving poor
A
poor who deserved help bc they were unable to work
8
Q
what were the undeserving poor
A
poor who were able to work but didnt or were criminals
- they were punished
9
Q
what was poor rate
A
tax money that went to help poor
10
Q
when was the first poor law
A
1563
11
Q
what did the first poor law state
A
- local magistrates should tax for poor relief
- people not paying poor relief to be fined
- undeserving poor to get publicly whipped
12
Q
when was the second poor law
A
1572
