Economic development in Elizabethan England

What happened to the importance of internal trade during Elizabeth's reign?

Superceded foreign trade - e.g growth in coal shipping from Tyne-Thames

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Where was an alternative trade route developed to decrease reliance on Antwerp?

Amden, Germany

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Give an example of a trading company set up during the Elizabethan period.

Muscovy - 1555 - tried to trade w/ northern Europe, but couldn't compete w/ Dutch

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Where did Walter Raleigh attempt to colonise?

Virginia, USA

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How many successive poor harvests were there between 1594-97?

Four

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Name an urban settlement created during Elizabeth's reign.

Manchester

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What happened , generally, to landed incomes during Elizabeth's reign?

Increased

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Where were conditions worst during the bad harvests?

Far north

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Where was an alternative trade route developed to decrease reliance on Antwerp?

Amden, Germany

Give an example of a trading company set up during the Elizabethan period.

Where did Walter Raleigh attempt to colonise?

How many successive poor harvests were there between 1594-97?

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