Attitudes to the Poor and Fear of Disorder Flashcards

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In Elizabethan England, who were the “deserving poor”?

People who were poor through no fault of their own, such as the old, sick, or disabled.

In Elizabethan England, who were the “undeserving poor” or vagabonds?

Able-bodied people who wandered and begged instead of working, seen as lazy and dishonest.

Why did many Elizabethans fear vagabonds?

They believed vagabonds spread crime and disease and could stir up riots or rebellion.

What was the Great Chain of Being and how did it affect views of the poor?

It was the idea that God fixed everyone’s place in society, so the poor were expected to accept their low position.

How did religion shape Elizabethan attitudes to the poor?

People thought work was a duty given by God, so begging without need was seen as sinful.

Why did the rise in poverty make the authorities fear disorder?

Crowds of poor people were seen as a threat that could turn into riots or rebellion against the rich and the Queen.

How were the deserving poor expected to be helped in Elizabethan society?

They were meant to get charity and support from richer neighbours and the parish.

How were the undeserving poor often treated in Elizabethan England?

They were often punished harshly, for example by whipping or being sent to a house of correction.

Who were “masterless men” and why were they seen as dangerous?

They were men without a job or employer, feared because they were hard to control and might turn to crime.

How did pamphlets and stories influence attitudes to vagabonds?

They often showed vagabonds as tricksters and criminals, which helped to spread fear and distrust of the poor.

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