Daily lives (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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How were the unemployed viewed in Elizabethan England?
How were the unemployed viewed in Elizabethan England?
As lazy
By how much did the population grow during Elizabeth's reign?
By how much did the population grow during Elizabeth's reign?
A million
In which year did a bad harvest cause starvation and high food prices?
In which year did a bad harvest cause starvation and high food prices?
1590
Why did farming changes lead to unemployment?
Why did farming changes lead to unemployment?
Sheep needed less labour than crops
When was the Statute of Artificers introduced?
When was the Statute of Artificers introduced?
1563
How long was the apprenticeship required under the Statute of Artificers?
How long was the apprenticeship required under the Statute of Artificers?
Seven years
When were Houses of Correction first built in counties?
When were Houses of Correction first built in counties?
1576
In which year was a compulsory poor rate introduced?
In which year was a compulsory poor rate introduced?
1598
When was the death penalty for beggars reinstated?
When was the death penalty for beggars reinstated?
1598
How long did the 1601 Poor Law remain in effect?
How long did the 1601 Poor Law remain in effect?
Over 200 years
Who were almshouses designed to serve?
Who were almshouses designed to serve?
The 'deserving poor'
What impact did Henry VIII's dissolution of monasteries have on the poor?
What impact did Henry VIII's dissolution of monasteries have on the poor?
They had nowhere to go for shelter