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What was the population growth period in Britain discussed?
1625-88
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What types of social classes existed in Britain in 1625?
Poor
,
Vagrant
, Gentleman, Noble, Merchant
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What were vagrants in 1625 Britain?
People
who
traveled
to
find
work
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When did London become Europe’s largest city?
During the
17th
century
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What was the population of London during its growth?
Not
specified
in
the
material
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What is the name of the process in which people migrate to towns and cities?
Urbanisation
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Which class grew in influence due to parliament’s increasing power?
The
gentry class
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What is the aim of the lesson discussed in the material?
To understand
population increase
and its
impact
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What are the three areas of social change discussed in the material?
Population growth
&
poverty
Changing structure of society
Radical
ideas & intellectual change
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What class began to increase in wealth and status in the early 17th century?
The
gentry class
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What classes emerged during the early 17th century?
Merchant
and
professional
classes
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What was the impact of the Black Death on population by the 17th century?
Population was
recovering
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What was urbanisation in the context of 17th century Britain?
Movement
of
people
to
towns
and
cities
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What role did women begin to take on in the early 17th century?
Prominent
roles
driving
change
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What helped ease the burden of poverty in early 17th century Britain?
The
Poor Laws
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What were the two categories of the poor in the 17th century?
Settled poor
: Established within a parish
Vagrant poor
: Traveled for sustenance
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What percentage of the population were the "settled" poor?
About
25%
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How were the "vagrant" poor viewed in society?
As a
genuine
threat to society
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What factors contributed to the growth of poverty in the 17th century?
Competition for work and
population growth
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What fraction of the population lived in poverty?
At least
1/3
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What worsened living conditions in the 17th century?
Changes in agriculture and
inflation
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By how much did prices inflate annually from 1600-50?
About
4%
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What percentage of the workforce became servants?
2/5
of the workforce
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What benefits did servants gain from their position?
Housing, food, and
apprenticeship
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How long did an apprenticeship typically take to complete?
Around
7 years
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What was a popular option for those seeking work?
Migration
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How many people migrated to American colonies?
20,000
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What is the homework task related to population growth and poverty?
Complete work on population growth
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What should the A* level paragraph start with?
A
claim
supported by evidence
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What is the focus of the next lesson?
The
changing
structure
of society
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What was the population of London when it became Europe's largest city?
Overtake
other
cities
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What is the process called when people migrate to towns and cities?
Urbanization
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What time period does the study material cover regarding Britain?
1625-1701
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What are the main social groups discussed in the study material?
Nobility
,
Gentry
,
Merchants
,
Professionals
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Which class grew in influence due to parliament's increasing power?
The
gentry
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What criteria can be used to assess the fortunes of social groups from 1625-88?
Wealth
: Changes in money and land
Political power
: Role in government
Numbers
: Changes in group size
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Why did Protestantism emerge across Europe in the 16th century?
Due to reformers like
Martin Luther
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How can wealth influence a social group's power?
Greater wealth grants
more
influence and
power
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Why did Charles I favor an Arminian style of worship?
He believed it was more
inclusive
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What does an increase in a social group's numbers indicate?
They likely gained more
wealth
and power
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