State Control and Popular Resistance, 1509-88 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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When did the dissolution of the monasteries take place?
When did the dissolution of the monasteries take place?
1536-1541
What percentage of charitable giving did merchant donations form in the 16th century?
What percentage of charitable giving did merchant donations form in the 16th century?
60%
When did London introduce compulsory poor rates?
When did London introduce compulsory poor rates?
1547
What was Bridewell Palace converted into?
What was Bridewell Palace converted into?
A house of correction
How many pails did William Lambe purchase for poor women to use as water carriers?
How many pails did William Lambe purchase for poor women to use as water carriers?
120
What were almshouses?
What were almshouses?
Residential institutions for the poor
What was London's population by 1600?
What was London's population by 1600?
200,000
When did Norwich establish compulsory contributions to poor relief?
When did Norwich establish compulsory contributions to poor relief?
1549
What was St Bartholomew's Hospital capacity for patients by 1588?
What was St Bartholomew's Hospital capacity for patients by 1588?
120 patients
When was Christ's Hospital established and for what purpose?
When was Christ's Hospital established and for what purpose?
1552 for orphans