Elizabeth I - Society, Economy and end of Reign

Nobility under Elizabeth

Gentry

Poorest class

Statue of Artificers

Acts to combat poverty

1572 Poor Law Act

1576 Poor Law Act

Impact of Harvest on society

1597 Poor Law Act

1601 Poor Law Act

How far in control of Ireland was Liz?

Control in Wales

Control in the North

Economic position of landowners

Economic position of farmers

Problems with economic development

Internal trade

John Hawkins

Other overseas trading opportunities

Exploration

Political condition in 1603

Economic and social condition in 1603

State of religion by 1603