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Early Modern Society - Coggle Diagram
Early Modern Society
wealth and poverty
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Often, in reality, it was the fear of wealthy landowners which made crime seem more severe than it was.
On the other hand, the majority of the population grew less wealthy and often lived in poverty.
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During times of poor harvest rising prices meant that people were unable to afford food and could lead to them turning to crime.
church and religion
By the 1530s, Henry had put plans in place to change religion in England, making it a Protestant nation.
Henry wanted to divorce his first wife Catherine of Aragon but the Pope refused to allow this to happen.
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In response, Henry created the Church of England.
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Travel and technology
The rising population meant that there were fewer jobs available so people ended up travelling to find work.
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This led to increasing concerns about tramps, beggars and those travelling to look for work.
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the media
The religious rollercoaster saw many being accused of being ‘in league’ with the Devil and belief in the supernatural become more popular.
Pamphlets were created and circulated amongst the population, containing pictures and information.
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The favourite topic was crime, especially witchcraft and vagabondage.
key individuals
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Catesby, along with Guy Fawkes and others planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament to kill King James I and restore England to Catholicism.
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Matthew Hopkins the self-declared Witchfinder General proceeded to hunt witches during the period 1645-1647, persecuting people and punishing those he accused, ultimately spreading fear of the crime of witchcraft.
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The Reformation
The period that followed saw England sway between being Catholic and Protestant resulting in chaos and confusion.
The religious rollercoaster saw many being accused of being ‘in league’ with the Devil and belief in the supernatural become more popular.