AP European History / Unit 2: Age of Reformation
2.6 16th-Century Society and Politics
Notes
Most people were peasants; the price revolution and population growth caused hardship. Witch hunts peaked. Gender roles stayed traditional; some women (Elizabeth I) held power. Nobles and monarchs competed for control.
Practice
Witch hunts in this period targeted mostly:
Social tensions.
The price revolution hurt mainly:
Rising prices.
Elizabeth I of England is known for:
1558–1603.
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