Society Flashcards
1
Q
When did Elizabeth begin her reign?
A
1558
2
Q
What was the social hierarchy of England?
A
- Nobility: People with a title and lots of land.
- Gentry: Same as nobility, but without the title.
- Yeomen: Men with small amounts of land.
- Tenant Farmers: Rented land to form and make money from.
- Landless and labouring poor: Basically slaves
- Vagrants and homeless: Disabled and homeless.
3
Q
What was the social hierarchy in towns in England?
A
- Merchants: Buys and sells trade, businessmen
- Professionals
- Business owners
- Skilled craftsmen: Skilled men, apprentices for seven years then earn money.
- Unskilled and unemployed.
4
Q
Role of privy council:
A
- Elizabeths most trusted advisors, nobility
- Gives advice on queens decisions.
- Met with the queen three times a week.
5
Q
Role of parliament:
A
- Makes laws, queen has final say.
- Their laws can be passed or rejected by the queen.
- However, the queen has to work with them.
6
Q
Role of justice of peace:
A
- Helps defend the country.
- Makes sure laws are carried out throughout the country.
7
Q
Role of lords and lieutenants:
A
-Oversee and deal with the law in each town/city.
8
Q
Role of monarch:
A
- Chooses and gives titles.
- Can reject or dismiss parliament.
- Can rule some legal cases, if it is unclear.
