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The impact of economic, social and religious developments in the early years of Elizabeth's rule.
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Instability and consolidation: 'the Mid-Tudor Crisis', 1547–1563 (A-level only)
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Instability and consolidation: 'the Mid-Tudor Crisis', 1547–1563 (A-level only)
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The impact of economic, social and religious developments in the early years of Elizabeth's rule
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Which of the following factors contributed most significantly to the economic instability during the early years of Elizabeth's reign?
Direct answer
The inflation caused by the influx of silver from the New World significantly impacted the economy, leading to rising prices and social unrest.
Key terms
- Inflation: A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money, which significantly affected the economy during Elizabeth's early reign.
- Northern Rebellion: A 1569 uprising by Catholic nobles in northern England aimed at deposing Elizabeth I and placing Mary, Queen of Scots, on the throne.
Common trap
Overgeneralizing economic impacts: It's important to specify how different social classes were affected differently by economic developments, particularly the impact on the poor versus the wealthy.
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