Problems with the Poor

Population increase

• The population grew from 2.8 million to 4 million (43% increase) 
• This meant that there was an increases in workers available. 
• This also meant that landlords could increase the price of rent for their land- this was called rack renting 
• Londons population grew from 60,000 to 2,000,000 in 1600

Inflation 

• As a result of the bad harvest, there was less food, which led to the price of food going up. This was called inflation. 
• The increase in…