possibly because if the poor ever realized that they were greater in number they could easily overtake the rich
Because, Otherwise the rich wouldn't have been rich and the poor, with no high standard of comparison due to lack of rich people, would have become middle class. Think about it.
Sebastian Rodriguez Cermeno was not considered rich, but he was not poor either. He was a Spanish explorer and sailor who captained the San Agustin ship during the 16th century.
The same way they do now. The poor cursed the rich and the rich cursed the poor.
Iran is actually is 16th richest country in the world. I don't think that's poor.
they were very rich however dey needd to py 4 wars they were fightin
life in the 14th century was harsh and the families were varied some were rich some were poor the poor struggled in life more than the rich as when the plague came the poor couldn't afford medicines
There were differences in the way the rich and the poor made money. The rich invested in monopolies while the poor just made a little bit of money in factories.
The printing press gave common people access to books so they learned to read. In the 16th Century only rich people and clerics knew how to read.
they would have to check on the servants and some times check the stables
They work hard and honest. If they own an instrument - they busk. If they've been to university - they write a CV and get a job. But you will never get rich by begging.Q:How about in the 18th century? how did the poor get rich in the 18th century?Randomdude172(P.S Great answer on the one above, but try this one. Also it depends on who you mean by people)
c. greater gaps in wealth and status between rich and poor
rich and poor