Cime and lunishment in britain in 1700-1900 Flashcards
(25 cards)
What was the predominant form of punishment in Britain during the 1700s?
Death penalty and transportation.
True or False: The Bloody Code was a system of laws that made over 200 crimes punishable by death.
True.
Fill in the blank: The transportation of criminals to Australia began in the year _____.
1788.
What was the purpose of the Gaols Act of 1823?
To improve conditions in prisons.
Which social class was most likely to be affected by the Bloody Code?
Lower class.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a common punishment in the 1800s? A) Fines B) Whipping C) Imprisonment D) Community service
D) Community service.
What significant legal reform occurred in 1823 regarding prisons?
The establishment of separate cells for prisoners.
True or False: The 19th century saw a shift towards rehabilitation in the penal system.
True.
What was the main aim of the Penitentiary Act of 1779?
To create a system of reform and rehabilitation for prisoners.
Fill in the blank: The ____ was a famous prison built in London in the 19th century.
Millbank Prison.
Who was the key figure behind the establishment of the first modern police force in London?
Sir Robert Peel.
Multiple choice: Which year did the Metropolitan Police Act establish the Metropolitan Police? A) 1829 B) 1835 C) 1842 D) 1850
A) 1829.
What were ‘transportation’ and ‘whipping’ examples of?
Forms of punishment.
True or False: By the end of the 19th century, the death penalty was completely abolished in Britain.
False.
What was the main criticism of the Bloody Code?
It was seen as excessively harsh and ineffective.
Fill in the blank: The ____ Act of 1861 reduced the number of capital offenses.
Offences Against the Person Act.
Which type of crime saw an increase due to urbanization in the 19th century?
Property crime.
What was a ‘Bow Street Runner’?
An early form of detective in London.
Multiple choice: What was a major factor in the reform of the penal system in the 19th century? A) Industrial Revolution B) American Revolution C) World War I D) None of the above
A) Industrial Revolution.
What was the significance of the Criminal Justice Act of 1948?
It introduced significant changes to the penal system, but it was after the period of 1700-1900.
Fill in the blank: The concept of ‘hanging in chains’ was used as a form of _____.
Post-execution punishment.
True or False: The Victorian era was marked by a stricter moral code and harsher punishments.
True.
What was the primary goal of the reform movements in the 19th century?
To improve prison conditions and rehabilitate offenders.
What role did social reformers play in changing crime and punishment during this period?
They advocated for humane treatment of prisoners and reform of the penal system.
