Rich And Poor Flashcards
What new class emerged during the Elizabethan Age?
The Professionals
This era saw significant social stratification with the introduction of new classes.
How many echelons were present in Tudor society?
7 echelons
Each echelon had its own distinguishing features.
What was the annual income of Nobles and Lords?
£6000 per year
This group consisted of 50 families owning 17% of cultivated land.
What architectural era coincided with the wealth display of landowners?
The Great Rebuilding era
Elizabeth’s Royal Progresses fueled this movement.
Name two notable houses from the Great Rebuilding era.
- Hardwick Hall
- Longleat House
What design features characterized the new building styles?
Clear divide between owner and servant
Houses celebrated symmetry and often were shaped like ‘E’ or ‘H’.
What was the main function of the Long Gallery?
Entertainment
Activities included music, dancing, exercise, and playing games.
What did fashionable noblemen typically wear?
- Doublet
- Ruff
- Jerkin
- Breeches
- Leather shoes
- Stockings
What subjects were young noblemen tutored in?
- French
- Latin
- Greek
- Social etiquette
- Hawking
- Fencing
- Dancing
What did fashionable noble ladies wear?
- Petticoat (farthingale)
- Gown
- Stockings
- Ruff
What was the typical home setup for the Gentry and Yeoman classes?
At least 5 rooms, including servant quarters
They rented out large areas of land for income.
What was the educational path for sons of the Gentry?
Grammar schools to learn Greek and Latin
360 schools existed by the end of the 1500s.
What were common characteristics of the ‘sturdy beggars’?
Wandering poor who spread disease across towns
Estimated 10,000 were idle and a burden on society.
Name two types of vagabonds.
- Hooker
- Dummerer
- Counterfeit Crank
What was typical of the homes of the Poor?
One room shared with animals, earth floor, thatched roof
Few possessions, often just a table and bench.
Describe the working day of the Poor.
Long 12 hour day with bread and ale for lunch
Main meal at 6pm was vegetable stew.
What was the fashion like for the Poor?
- Basic leather shoes
- Woolen stockings
- Jacket
- Waistcoat
- Leather breeches
- Felt hat
What educational opportunities did the Poor have?
Little to none, some attended Parish School
They learned to read and write.
What leisure activities did the Poor engage in?
- Gambling
- Playing cards
- Visiting local inns
- Watching strolling bands
- Fishing
What was the significance of the Elizabeth Poor Laws of 1601?
Recognized poverty and vagrancy as a national problem
Addressed causes like rising population and inflation.
What were the two categories of the Poor recognized by the Elizabeth Poor Laws?
Deserving and Undeserving Poor
This classification helped in implementing aid.
What did the 1563 Statute of Artificers mandate?
Compulsory 7 year apprenticeship for boys
What did the 1572 Vagabonds Act require?
Justices of the Peace to keep a register of the poor and enforce local poor rates
What did the 1601 Act for Relief of the Poor aim to achieve?
Find work for able-bodied and teach children a trade
