reasons for poverty Flashcards
1
Q
what were the reasons for poverty?
A
flu outbreak
population increase
actions of the previous monarchs
changes in agriculture
2
Q
what were paupers?
A
people without work- they relied on charity and they begged/ went to the Church for help
3
Q
flu outbreak?
A
flu in 1556 killed 200,000 people- including many farm workers
4
Q
population increase?
A
England’s population went from 2.8 million to 4 million
shortage of places to live- power to landlords- increased rents (rack renting)
5
Q
changes in agriculture?
A
bad harvests 1594 and 1595- this led to food shortages and starvation- increased prices- inflation
6
Q
enclosure?
A
landlords kept sheep on the land now instead of growing crops- no one to take care of them (enclosure)- fewer workers were needed
