poverty is the state of being extremely poor

monasteries are buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows

a rebellion is an act of armed resistance against a government or leader

The problem of poverty in Tudor England

History

Pupils will be able to link back to the development of poor houses and the Government's responsibility to the welfare of its people, when they move on to study the creation of the Welfare State and the social changes that swept across Britain in the 20th century (Y9).

Pupils will already have a conception of the Elizabethan Golden Age. Pupils may also draw upon their study of local history (Y7) as a point of comparison in this unit.

Life in Tudor England: was there a 'Golden Age' for the poor?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

{{ }} are buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows.


This keyword is an act of armed resistance against a government or leader.


The closure of which buildings removed a valuable safety net for England’s poorest and most vulnerable?

more cow farming reduced the need for farm workers

crops failed for four years in a row during the 1590s

more sheep farming reduced the need for farm workers

Which of the following factors contributed to the increase in poverty in the Tudor period?

a phrase that describes increased competition for jobs

when landlords increased rents to unaffordable prices

Many people moved to the towns from the countryside.

England introduced some laws to try and help the most vulnerable.

The government intervened and resolved the impact of poverty.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the impact of poverty in Tudor England. Select all of the correct statements.

a representation of someone or something in words or pictures.

the use of objects or pictures to represent ideas or qualities.

an historian’s opinion about past events.

the journeys that Elizabeth and her court made from one stately home to another

when Elizabeth won in a negotiation with another country

Whose right hand did Elizabeth I have chopped off in 1579?

The name given to the rousing speech that Elizabeth I gave in 1601 which increase her support was the {{ }}. 

She is one of England’s greatest rulers.

William Cecil, Lord Burghley, was the real power behind the throne.

She was merely a lucky queen who hated making decisions and so often didn’t.

Which of the following are examples of historians interpretations of Elizabeth I?

Elizabeth's portraits often contained {{ }}  to represent a particular message that she wanted to convey to her subjects.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The problem of poverty in Tudor England

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.