Growing population in Elizabethan England
I can describe the growth of the English population in the later 16th century and explain the impact of the growth.
Growing population in Elizabethan England
I can describe the growth of the English population in the later 16th century and explain the impact of the growth.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The population of England was growing in the 16th century.
- Urban areas grew more rapidly than rural areas.
- Changes to land use in rural areas meant less food was being grown.
- There was a relationship between population growth and poverty.
Keywords
Rural - rural refers to the countryside
Urban - urban refers to towns and cities
Subsistence - subsistence is the act of maintaining oneself at a most basic level
Common misconception
Farmers will not starve because they grow their own food.
Poor harvests can put a great deal of strain on the amount of food a farmer can grow, even food for subsistence.
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- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
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