Economic Crises (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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How many interconnected factors created suspicion during the 1645-47 witch-hunt?
How many interconnected factors created suspicion during the 1645-47 witch-hunt?
Three factors
Which years brought catastrophic farming conditions to East Anglia?
Which years brought catastrophic farming conditions to East Anglia?
1645-46
Which staple crops rotted with ergot fungal disease?
Which staple crops rotted with ergot fungal disease?
Wheat and rye
By what percentage did wheat prices increase in 1646?
By what percentage did wheat prices increase in 1646?
20 percent
What was seed-corn normally used for?
What was seed-corn normally used for?
Planting the following year
How did Puritan preachers interpret the economic crisis?
How did Puritan preachers interpret the economic crisis?
Punishment from God
How many acres of common land did Sir Miles Sandys enclose at Sutton?
How many acres of common land did Sir Miles Sandys enclose at Sutton?
4,000 acres
How much higher was the weekly assessment tax compared to Ship Money?
How much higher was the weekly assessment tax compared to Ship Money?
12 times higher
How much more rent caused Margaret Moone's eviction?
How much more rent caused Margaret Moone's eviction?
Ten shillings more per year
Which group became particularly vulnerable to witch accusations?
Which group became particularly vulnerable to witch accusations?
Poor, older women