The Impact of the Spread of Enclosure on the Rural Population (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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In which regions was enclosure particularly common during the Tudor period?
In which regions was enclosure particularly common during the Tudor period?
South-east and Midlands
What was the medieval open-field system primarily used for?
What was the medieval open-field system primarily used for?
Subsistence farming
Why did landlords prefer sheep farming to arable farming?
Why did landlords prefer sheep farming to arable farming?
It required very little manpower
Approximately how many sheep did Sir William Fermour of Norfolk own?
Approximately how many sheep did Sir William Fermour of Norfolk own?
17,000
What was 'engrossing' in the context of enclosure?
What was 'engrossing' in the context of enclosure?
Combining two or more farms into one
Which type of copyhold lease was generally the most secure?
Which type of copyhold lease was generally the most secure?
Inherited leases
When did Thomas More publish his criticism of enclosure in 'Utopia'?
When did Thomas More publish his criticism of enclosure in 'Utopia'?
1516
In which year did rebellion against enclosure break out in East Anglia?
In which year did rebellion against enclosure break out in East Anglia?
1549
What was the maximum number of sheep allowed under the 1533 Sheep and Farms Act?
What was the maximum number of sheep allowed under the 1533 Sheep and Farms Act?
2,400
What were the real root causes of poverty in Tudor England?
What were the real root causes of poverty in Tudor England?
Population growth and inflation