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Henry VII and the Printing Press: Who Owned Land and Learned to Read

The pre-Reformation period in England saw complex social structures and religious influence under Henry VII, with significant social hierarchy and landownership patterns shaping society.

  • The clergy held dual roles in both religious and political spheres, wielding considerable influence through land ownership and spiritual leadership
  • Social mobility existed but was limited by the 'Great Chain of Being' concept
  • The impact of the printing press on literacy and class mobility began to emerge, leading to increased questioning of established hierarchies
  • Land ownership was concentrated among nobles, though urban growth and trade development created new opportunities for wealth accumulation
  • Local governance relied heavily on both religious figures and secular authorities like JPs
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Henry VII - Roles VII- SOO society revision Churchment important for both. landownership & spirital role. Position Clergy, chantry. Had both

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Social Mobility and Economic Changes

The second page explores the evolution of social structures and economic developments in pre-Reformation England. Despite rigid social hierarchies, some mobility became possible through urban growth and trade development.

Highlight: By the 1490s, there were 375 knights, representing a defined but slightly flexible noble class.

Example: Yeomen, while working alongside their laborers, held special privileges such as hunting rights, demonstrating the complexity of social status.

Quote: "The Great Chain of Being - The belief that everyone had a specific place in the strict hierarchical status and his/her duty to stay there."

Definition: Urbanization led to the growth of industries including iron, coal, tin, and lead production, creating new economic opportunities.

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2d religious conflict and the church in england, c1529-c1570

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Social Mobility and Economic Changes

The second page explores the evolution of social structures and economic developments in pre-Reformation England. Despite rigid social hierarchies, some mobility became possible through urban growth and trade development.

Highlight: By the 1490s, there were 375 knights, representing a defined but slightly flexible noble class.

Example: Yeomen, while working alongside their laborers, held special privileges such as hunting rights, demonstrating the complexity of social status.

Quote: "The Great Chain of Being - The belief that everyone had a specific place in the strict hierarchical status and his/her duty to stay there."

Definition: Urbanization led to the growth of industries including iron, coal, tin, and lead production, creating new economic opportunities.

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Pre-Reformation Social Structure and Clergy

The first page details the intricate social hierarchy of pre-Reformation England, focusing on the clergy's dual role and noble land ownership. The church maintained significant influence through both spiritual and political channels, with churchmen serving in the House of Lords and receiving royal appointments.

Definition: The Great Chain of Being was a strict hierarchical structure that defined everyone's place in society.

Highlight: Nobles dominated land ownership, with approximately 50-60 men holding membership in the highest ranks.

Example: Key figures like the Earl of Oxford and Lord Daubeney exemplified the concentrated power among the gentry.

Vocabulary: JPs JusticesofPeaceJustices of Peace were unpaid local officials who maintained order and held significant social status.

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