How Did the Tudors Treat the Poor?

This lesson contains:

• A starter to examine an image and what it shows about the Tudors' treatment of the poor.

• A discussion of the impact of Henry's closure of the monasteries on the poor.

• Discovery of what Vagabonds were and an activity to match the type of vagabond to the description using the resources provided.

• An exercise to study pre-Elizabeth treatment and rules against the poor, matching the treatment to why it might be unfair.

• An exercise to consolidate knowledge and then judge how much change happened during Elizabeth's time, including the Poor Laws and the distinguishing between Deserving Poor and the Idle and Lazy.

• A plenary to write a short letter expressing whether the treatment was fair or unfair still.

Attachments:

• 1 x Powerpoint Presentation

• 2 x Powerpoint Files