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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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Elizabethan Era
Elizabethan Era
A period in English history marked by Queen Elizabeth I's reign, often associated with cultural prosperity and exploration, but characterized by extreme wealth inequality and a growing number of poor people.
Divinely Appointed Position
Divinely Appointed Position
The belief that one's social position is predetermined by God, influencing Elizabethan society's attitudes towards poverty.
Poverty in Elizabethan England
Poverty in Elizabethan England
A major social issue in Elizabethan England, with no state-supported social welfare or safety net for those facing hardship.
Individual Blame for Poverty
Individual Blame for Poverty
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Causes of Poverty in Elizabethan England
Causes of Poverty in Elizabethan England
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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.