what was new in england compared to the m.ages Flashcards
what was rising gradually?
Population
How did the population change effect the people?
It was harder to get work
How was England’s changing in terms of wealth?
They were getting richer
What was the issue with England getting richer?
Only a small number beneffited. The majority remined poor : harvest failures and trade drops often made this worse.
what sort of entertainment became popular?
The pinting press was invented, which led to books and pamphets becoming popular.
What were the popular topics in pamphlets/ in society?
Crime, vagabondage and witchcraft were especially favourite topics.
What was the greatest change compared to the middle ages?
Religion was a great change.
How had religion changed?
The country switched from Catholic to protestant various times before Elizabeth 1 had settled the church of england as protestant.
How did the religous changes effect the people?
It created a religous arguement, which continued for over one hundred years.
What was the outcome of the civil war (1642-1649)?
Charles 1 was executed and the Parliamentarians gained more authority.
How were the people affected by the outcome of the civil war?
When Charles 1 was executed it felt like ‘the world turned upside down’, it created a feeling of insecurity and fear which lasted for years.
Who were getting richer and taking advantage of the Greater authority of the Parlimentarians?
Landowners got richer and gained more power, they also encouraged parliament to create laws that defended their rights rather than countries, as they were threatend by the growing numbers of poor people.
