Rise Of The Gentry Flashcards
1
Q
What made someone part of the Gentry
A
Wealth, status, power
2
Q
What happened to the nobles in order for the gentry to rise in power?
A
Exclusion (of nobles) from the government
3
Q
Who were key members of the gentry
A
Sir William Cecil (Lord Burghley)
Sir Christopher Hatton
4
Q
Which sections of the government increased the Gentry’s power locally?
A
The Justices of Peace
House of Commons
5
Q
How was wealth increased
A
Growth in trade and exploration
6
Q
What was the money used to establish
A
- estates
- grand housing
- education
