The Tudors Roles Flashcards
Who was the gentleman?
They are the richest, most powerful people in the Tudor society.
What do the gentlemen do?
They give advice to the king or queen when needed and help them to run the country.
Who were the citizens?
They lived in towns, they were also rich but lesser than the gentlemen.
How much of the population were gentlemen?
5%
How much of the population were citizens?
5%
Who were the yeomen?
The yeomen were farmers.
What do the yeomen do?
They sell crops or livestock. They employ people to work on their farms and some had servants.
How much of the population were yeomen?
30%
Who were the laborers?
The laborers were poor.
What do the laborers do?
Some work on a farm for yeomen. Some work as servants. They also grows vegetables and keeps a few animals.
How much of the population were laborers?
60%
