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What was a significant problem during Elizabeth's reign?
What was a significant problem during Elizabeth's reign?
How were attitudes towards poverty characterized during the Elizabethan era?
How were attitudes towards poverty characterized during the Elizabethan era?
What societal structure did Elizabethan society lack that is common in modern times?
What societal structure did Elizabethan society lack that is common in modern times?
What was a common belief regarding social positions during the Elizabethan era?
What was a common belief regarding social positions during the Elizabethan era?
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How did the lifestyle of ordinary people during Elizabeth's reign typically differ from that of the wealthy?
How did the lifestyle of ordinary people during Elizabeth's reign typically differ from that of the wealthy?
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Study Notes
Elizabethan Era Poverty
- Elizabethan England, while known for cultural and explorational achievements, was marked by significant social disparity.
- A growing population and poverty were major issues of the era.
- The rich enjoyed luxury, but the lives of ordinary people were often difficult.
- Poverty rates increased during Elizabeth's reign.
- Unlike today, there was no welfare system to support the poor.
- The dominant Elizabethan attitude was that poverty was often the individual's fault, reinforced by religious teachings about societal roles.
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Explore the social disparities of Elizabethan England through this quiz. Delve into the issues of poverty, population growth, and the lack of welfare support during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. Understand how societal attitudes shaped the lives of ordinary people in this fascinating era.
