Elizabethan society

• Who were the privy council?


  The privy council was made up of 20 of Elizabeth’s most trusted councillors.
• What was JPs (Justice of Peace) role?


  JPs enforced law and order, ensured bridges and roads were maintained and provided for the poor
• Was the population growing in this time period?


  Yes, the population was growing and this meant towns and cities were also growing. Despite this the main industry at this time was still agriculture.
• What main problem did a rising population bring?


  Poverty became a massive problem when the population rose.