Economic and Social Conditions (OCR A-Level History A): Quizzes
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What state was the English treasury in when Mary I inherited the throne?
What state was the English treasury in when Mary I inherited the throne?
In debt
In which year did persistent rainfall cause flooding under Mary I?
In which year did persistent rainfall cause flooding under Mary I?
1555
What weather event occurred in 1556 during Mary I's reign?
What weather event occurred in 1556 during Mary I's reign?
Drought
In which year did sweating sickness kill thousands during Mary I's reign?
In which year did sweating sickness kill thousands during Mary I's reign?
1558
Under which monarchs had English coinage been debased before Mary I?
Under which monarchs had English coinage been debased before Mary I?
Henry VIII & Edward VI
When was the Muscovy Company granted a Royal Charter?
When was the Muscovy Company granted a Royal Charter?
1555
What was the purpose of revising the Book of Rates?
What was the purpose of revising the Book of Rates?
Detail customs duties on trade
What did the 1555 Poor Act require licensed beggars to do?
What did the 1555 Poor Act require licensed beggars to do?
Display badges
When was Calais lost to France during Mary I's reign?
When was Calais lost to France during Mary I's reign?
1558
What plans were drawn up to address the currency crisis?
What plans were drawn up to address the currency crisis?
Reform currency & withdraw debased coins
Why was a commission organised under Mary I?
Why was a commission organised under Mary I?
Investigate Crown finances & reforms
What does 'debasement of coinage' mean?
What does 'debasement of coinage' mean?
Lowering the intrinsic value of coins