Mary- Economy Flashcards
1
Q
When were the worst harvest failures of the century?
A
1555-1556
2
Q
When was the typhus epidemic?
A
1556-15558
3
Q
What fraction of the population was killed by the typhus epidemic?
A
1/10
4
Q
By how much did the population drop by from 1556-1561?
A
5%
5
Q
When were the Poor laws passed?
A
1555
6
Q
What did the poor law state?
A
order beggars to wear badges
7
Q
Name the 3 ways mary improved finance
A
BlendCourt of augmentation and first fruit and tenths under exchequer
1556-58 recoinage plans
May 1558 new book of rates
8
Q
Who oversaw the improved finance?
A
Walter Mildmay oversaw this
9
Q
What mistake did Mary do that won popularity but didn’t aid the lack of Crown Wealth
A
Cancelled subsidy from Edward
