Towns Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of the population lived in rural areas during
Edward’s reign?
A
90%
2
Q
What could a king grant a town to help boost its prosperity?
A
Charter
3
Q
Which of these places was not granted a town charter for the
first-time during Edward’s reign?
A
London
4
Q
What developed to protect the craftsmen and artisans who
moved to the economic hubs created by towns?
A
Guilds
5
Q
How long did a peasant have to stay in a town without being
returned to their village to become a freeman?
A
1 year
