Economic and Social Conditions (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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What was the state of the kingdom's finances when Edward VI inherited the throne?
What was the state of the kingdom's finances when Edward VI inherited the throne?
Bankrupt due to Henry VIII's wars
Which social and economic problems did England face during Edward VI's reign?
Which social and economic problems did England face during Edward VI's reign?
Population growth, vagrancy, harvest failures
In which year did Somerset introduce the Vagrancy Act?
In which year did Somerset introduce the Vagrancy Act?
1547
What punishment did the 1547 Vagrancy Act impose for being out of work for over three days?
What punishment did the 1547 Vagrancy Act impose for being out of work for over three days?
Branded with V, sold into 2-year slavery
Why did many local authorities refuse to enforce the Vagrancy Act?
Why did many local authorities refuse to enforce the Vagrancy Act?
Believed they'd be blamed for it
What effect did Somerset's enclosure investigation have on different social classes?
What effect did Somerset's enclosure investigation have on different social classes?
Gave hope to poor, distressed landed class
In what year did rebellions lead to Somerset's fall from power?
In what year did rebellions lead to Somerset's fall from power?
1549
Who did Northumberland appoint to sort out England's economy?
Who did Northumberland appoint to sort out England's economy?
William Cecil and Sir Thomas Gresham
What was the purpose of the privy coffer introduced by Northumberland?
What was the purpose of the privy coffer introduced by Northumberland?
Sum of money for emergencies
Which unpopular act did Northumberland withdraw to support the disadvantaged?
Which unpopular act did Northumberland withdraw to support the disadvantaged?
The 1547 Vagrancy Act
What were the economic results under Northumberland's policies?
What were the economic results under Northumberland's policies?
Trade improved, prices fell, economy recovered
What is a Regency Council?
What is a Regency Council?
Group exercising Crown authority until king comes of age