Stuart statistics Flashcards
(21 cards)
How much did Charles I raise through Ship Money in 1635?
£200,000 – equivalent to a parliamentary subsidy.
What was the size of the New Model Army in 1645?
Approximately 22,000 men.
How long did the Personal Rule (without Parliament) last?
11 years (1629–1640).
How much did Charles I spend on war 1625–29?
Over £1 million, mostly unsuccessful.
How many ministers were ejected under the 1662 Act of Uniformity?
Around 1,800 ministers.
What percentage of the population was Catholic during Charles II’s reign?
Around 2–5%, but deeply distrusted.
How many Puritans emigrated to North America in the 1630s?
Around 60,000.
When was the Conventicle Act passed and what was the fine for holding unauthorised worship?
1664; fine of £5 or 3 months’ imprisonment.
What proportion of the population lived in towns by 1700?
Around 13% (up from about 5% in 1600).
How much did London’s population grow by 1700?
Reached over 575,000 – largest city in Europe.
What was the literacy rate in England by 1700 (men)?
Around 50% for men (20% for women).
When was the Poor Relief Act passed and how much did parishes spend by 1650?
1601; over £188,000 a year.
By how much did English exports increase between 1640 and 1688?
Nearly tripled in value.
How many trading vessels did England have by 1688?
Around 3,000 merchant ships.
What was the annual income of the Crown in 1685?
Around £1.2 million.
What % of population were involved in agriculture in 1688?
Around 75%.
How many soldiers did William of Orange land with in 1688?
Around 15,000 troops.
How many MPs and peers invited William in the “Immortal Seven” letter?
7 leading nobles and bishops.
How many Protestants were killed in the 1641 Irish Rebellion (used in propaganda during Glorious Rev)?
Claims ranged from 3,000 to 30,000 (likely exaggerated).
What proportion of the English army defected to William in 1688?
A significant portion – James II was left with fewer than 4,000 loyal troops.
