Gentlemen of road stuff Flashcards
(21 cards)
Have nots?
Poor peeps
Haves?
Rich peeps
Why did people wear powdered wigs?
Cause men wanted distinctive white or off-white color
What did the haves do and where did they live?
They traveled on toll roads and they lived on big estates
Where did have nots live?
Filthy slums, inner city, hood, ghettos, barrios, projects, tenements
What was the health of the have nots?
BAD…….government didn’t care about their health (welfare) and 74% kids died in London before 5
What did some of victims think of highwaymen?
That they might actually be gentlemen not bad people
Who was Robin Hood?
A myth that is good at archery and was a highwaymen
Why were gentlemen of road called this?
They dressed nice and acted nice and yah
Footmen?
Work for tips or called bellhops
Butcher?
Person who cuts meat
Aristocrats?
Noble people
What did highwaymen do with their horses?
Took great care of them
What did some highwaymen take?
Some took only what they need, some bargained
Sentimental?
Great value
What did highwaymen do when they were hung?
They didn’t complain or disagree……some jumped off the platform to hang themselves
Steeds?
Horse, ur ride, a car, bus, bike, etc
Beloved?
Luv something
Guineas?
British coins
Defied?
Not to obey
Scorn?
Hatred
