Social And Intellectual Change, 1625-88 Flashcards
What was England’s population in 1625
England’s population in 1625 was 4.1 million
What was Englands population in 1656
England’s population in 1656 was 5.3 million
What was Englands population in 1688
England’s population in 1688 was 4.8 million
What were the reasons for rising population between 1625-56
The country had enjoyed domestic price since 1485
Changes in agriculture
Many protestants migrated form Europe
What changes in agriculture were there between 1625-56
Enclosure of land
Why did the population decrease between 1656-88
Large number of deaths during civil war
The great Plague of 1665
Many non-conformists migrating to America
Delayed marrange reduced the size of families
How many people died in London during the Great Plague on 1665
100,000 deaths in London
Where did most people live in 1625
In 1625 most people lived in the countryside
Where was the majority of the population concentrated in 1625
The majority of the population was concentrated in the south-east of England
Why did the population begin to shift North
Young people moved from southern parishes, where opportunities were limited, to more open parishes in the midlands and the North
When had the enclosure of the agricultural land begun
The enclosure of agricultural land begun under the Tudors and was continued by the stewards
Why did enclosure of land lead to depopulation in Southern areas
Fewer people needed to work enclosed land, which lead to depopulation of southern England
Why was London a target for rural migrants
Overpopulation and a limited job market in the country side and smaller towns made London a magnet for rural migrants
What percentage of the population lived in towns in 1625
In 1625, 5.8% of the population lived in towns
What percentage of the population lived in towns by the end of the centry
By the end of the century 13.3% lived in towns
