Rafael Poverty Deck Flashcards
1
Q
what was the aim of the statute of artificers?
A
To ensure that money to pay for poor relief was collected from people who owned land.
2
Q
what year was the statute of artificers?
A
1563
3
Q
what are two features of the statute of artificers?
A
anyone who refused to pay the poor-rates was imprisoned
4
Q
when was the act of the vagabonds set?
A
1572
5
Q
what was the aim of the act of the vagabonds?
A
to deter vagrancy
6
Q
what were two features of the vagabonds act?
A
- Vagrants to be whipped and a hole drilled through each ear
- Vagrants were imprisoned if arrested a second time and given the death penalty for the third time