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Materials for middle class

Linen

Hemp

Cotton

Wool

Silk

Materials for upper class

Velvet silk

Brocade

Fur

Typically wore many different layers

Many adornments

Very colorful

Women wore many types of headwear

Men of high social status wore a cape with a hood

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- Queen Elizabeth 1 ruled.
- 3 branches of government: the monarch, the Privy Council, and the Parliament.
- The Monarch: Queen Elizabeth determined most of the laws, but did have to get approval from Parliament to implement taxes.
- The Privy Council: made up of the queen's closest advisors. They would make recommendations and give her advice. At first, there were 50 members, but Elizabeth reduced this over time until there were only 11 members by 1597.
- Parliament: made up of two groups. The House of Lords and the House of Commons.
- House of Lords: was made up of nobles and high ranking church officials such as bishops.
- House of Commons: made up of commoners.

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Activities to pass time:

Sports

archery

hunting

bowling

dice

wrestling

hammer-throwing

and more

Tournaments

including mounted and armored combat.

winner received prize.

for all social classes

Games & Gambling

Plays and Theatres

Fairs & Festivals

Banquets and Feasts

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1. Monarch

2. Nobility

3. Gentry

4. Merchants

5. Yoemen (common citizens)

6. Laborers

Changes in social class

- Usually stayed in their class, but could marry into another
- Some Reasons for marriage:

Equal Status

Forced marriage for financial security

- Appointed into nobility by the monarch
- Laborers could gain enough wealth and acceptance to be in the gentry
- Banishment or disowning by the family