Composed of those people who were involved in political activity at national and local levels. Essentially consisted of the nobility and gentry, some professionals as well as wealthy merchants who were normally based in London. It formed no more than 1% of the population.
Power of the PN based on these factors:
- Property qualification £2 annual to vote.
- Members carried out national roles in politics (PC or MP)
- Wealth was based on land ownership.
- Urbanisation increased, London overtook Paris to become the largest city in West Europe around 1640. London was on the path to becoming the centre of an Empire that controlled colonies in North America and the Caribbean. Those that benefiteed from London's growth were able to join the PN.
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