Changing attitudes (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did Elizabeth I reign over England?
When did Elizabeth I reign over England?
1558-1588
What key transition occurred in poverty responses during Elizabeth's reign?
What key transition occurred in poverty responses during Elizabeth's reign?
Religious to state-organized approaches
Which fear motivated authorities to address poverty more actively?
Which fear motivated authorities to address poverty more actively?
Potential for social unrest & rebellion
What was enclosure in Elizabethan England?
What was enclosure in Elizabethan England?
Converting agricultural land for sheep
Who were considered the 'deserving poor'?
Who were considered the 'deserving poor'?
Elderly & sick who couldn't help themselves
How were the 'undeserving poor' defined?
How were the 'undeserving poor' defined?
Those able to work but chose not to
What punishments did vagrants face under the 1572 Act?
What punishments did vagrants face under the 1572 Act?
Whipping & ear drilling
What did the 1576 Poor Relief Act require JPs to provide?
What did the 1576 Poor Relief Act require JPs to provide?
Wool & raw materials for work
What were houses of correction used for?
What were houses of correction used for?
Those refusing work opportunities
What did the 1563 Statute of Artificers address?
What did the 1563 Statute of Artificers address?
Unemployment from wool trade problems
What was the central role of Justices of the Peace?
What was the central role of Justices of the Peace?
Organizing local taxation & poor relief
Which Act introduced a national poor rate?
Which Act introduced a national poor rate?
1572 Vagabonds Act