Local elites in medieval Norwich
I can describe the lives and roles of local elites in medieval Norwich.
Local elites in medieval Norwich
I can describe the lives and roles of local elites in medieval Norwich.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A 1404 charter granted Norwich a mayor.
- The elite had almost exclusive control over government in Norwich.
- The Norwich elite was mostly made up of wealthy merchants.
- The elite used architecture and donations to show off their status.
Keywords
Charter - a charter is a royal document which granted certain rights
Mayor - a mayor is the person elected to govern a city
Freeman - a freeman is a person with special rights in a city
Elite - an elite is the richest or most powerful group in a society
Status - the amount of respect or importance a person has is part of their status
Common misconception
Increased powers of self government in Norwich gave all locals more control over decision-making.
Only freemen had real political power in Norwich but very few women and almost no poor people were able to become freemen.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
person elected to govern a city
person whose job is to buy and sell goods
person who makes textiles from materials like wool
Exit quiz
6 Questions
richest or most powerful group in a society
person elected to govern a city
person with special rights in a city