What was Poverty during the Elizabethans?

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What did the poor spend on?

More than 80% of their income on bread.

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How could you no longer provide for yourself or family?

Being unemployed or ill.

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What were the poor unable to afford?

The rising cost of food.

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What did the poor need?

Financial help, poor reliefs or charity.

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Who were vagrants?

People without a settled home or regular work.

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What were many vagrants seen as?

Vagabonds.

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Who were vagabonds?

Idle and dishonest people who wandered from place to place, committing crimes.