Elizabeth 1-Society-Continuity and Change Flashcards
How was Society dominated in the Elizabethan era?
It remained under aristocratic domination during the reign of Elizabeth
What was the highest peerage Elizabeth could give?
The highest title was Duke- this carried inherent dangers in Tudor England
How did the other four ranks of peerage try to gain prestige?
They tried to enhance their prestige through massive building projects
Which social group increased in size during Elizabeth’s reign?
The gentry- the proportion who were seriously wealthy went up
How did the gap between the rich and the poor differ during Elizabeth’s reign?
The gap between the rich and the poor got wider-period witnessed the beginnings of a consumer society
What was the population by the end of Elizabeth’s reign?
It was roughly 4 million
Where did the bulk of the population live in Elizabethan England?
In the countryside, with the only large city being London
What was the population of London by the end of Elizabeth’s reign?
As high as 150,000
What were the two largest provincial cities in Elizabeth’s reign?
Norwich and Bristol with few other cities having a population of over 5000
