Society- a Golden Age? Flashcards
(16 cards)
After 1572, Elizabeth created no more what?
Dukes
What happened to the gap between rich and poor during Elizabeth’s reign?
It widened immensely.
14% of the national income belonged to what percentage of families?
1.2%
What percentage of cultivated land was owned by great landlords?
17%
How many families were the labouring poor?
Half
Where was the poorest region?
The North West
What percentage of towns/countryside lived in absolute poverty?
10% of countryside and 20% of towns.
What percentage of the population lived below the poverty line?
60%
What was the population at the end of Elizabeth’s reign?
4 million
What did the Poor Law of 1576 do?
It attempted to create a national system of poor relief to be financed and administered locally. Towns were required to make provision for the employment of the deserving poor.
What was the Poor Law of 1561?
The parish was the institution designated to raise the rates for, and administer, poor relief.
Who led the Northern Rebellion?
The northern nobility, earls of Northumberland and Westmoreland.
What sparked the Northern Rebellion?
Elizabeth had appointed James Pilkington in 1561 to eradicate Catholics in the North, yet he instead embraced this. Many of the Earls felt displaced at Court and disliked the influence of ‘newcomers’ over Elizabeth. They sought to replace her with Mary Queen of Scots, due to concerns over the succession.
Why did the Northern Rebellion fail?
Disorganisation, a lack of clarity concerning the rebels’ objectives, poor leadership and a lack of expected foreign support.
Why didn’t the Northern Rebellion pose a threat?
It was geographically limited, gaining no support from the equally conservative nobility of other parts of the north and there was little enthusiasm to dethrone Elizabeth.
What was the Essex Rebellion?
Essex sought to overthrow Robert Cecil and be declared Lord Protector, garnering support in London. He was supported by Tyrone and won the support of disillusioned nobles.
