Elizabethan Society: Leisure - Cause and Consequence
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A worksheet exploring the causes and consequences of leisure activities in Elizabethan society, designed to develop students' understanding of social history and historical analysis.
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Elizabethan Society: Leisure - Cause and Consequence
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Introduction to Elizabethan Leisure
Source A: A letter from a nobleman describing leisure activities
'On Sundays, we often gather in the town square to watch plays and participate in dances. Hunting and hawking are also popular among the gentry.' Provenance: Letter from Sir William Cecil to a friend, 1595.
Causes of Leisure Activities
Source B: A historian's view on leisure in Elizabethan England
'The rise of prosperity and stability in Elizabethan England contributed significantly to the growth of leisure activities, as people had more free time and disposable income.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis, 2000.
Consequences of Leisure
Source C: A social commentator's view on leisure in Elizabethan society
'Leisure activities fostered cultural growth and unity, but also led to social tensions when resources were scarce or activities became too rowdy.' Provenance: 17th-century commentary.
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- 1/1/2026
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