What happened to poor people during Elizabeths I's reign?

Answer 1

Not all people were poor. The rich were very rich and most landowners were not poor but their tenants were and most manual workers, (most of the population), were poor.

If you don't have a rich family and you have to earn your wage by manual work, and in those days that meant agricultural work, you are tied to a landowner who pays you and owns your house. If you cause any problems to your landlord, you lose your job and your home, and there's always someone who will step into your job for a smaller wage because that is better than living in the open with no money at all.

Answer 2

Very badly indeed elizabeth was very strict

Answer 3

During the reign of Elizabeth I attitudes towards the poor became harsher and increasingly uncharitable. By the end of her reign people could be whipped for begging in public places.