History Crime and Punishment Flashcards
(42 cards)
What is Heresy
To disagree with, or refuse to follow the religious views of the monarch or the state.
What happened to the monasteries In Henry the 8th reign
Henry VIII closed all of the monasteries in England and Wales. All of their land and buildings were sold.
What is a vagrant
Homeless, unemployed person who wandered the streets.
What is Treason
Betraying your country. For example, plotting against the monarchy.
What are the reasons that people commit crimes
greed – the desire to gain more money or possessions
desperation
unemployment
poverty
What are some of the reasons for economic change
Dissolution of monastries, Inflation and unemployment
What are some of the reasons for economic change
Dissolution of monasteries, Inflation and unemployment
Describe Highway robbery
Transport improved, through turnpike roads, canals and the development of the railway. These new forms of transport led to some new opportunities for crimes, such as highway robbery.
What are the causes of increase in smuggling
Taxes and duties were increasing.
Goods that were smuggled into the country could make a great deal of profit on the black market.
Smuggled goods were popular with people as they were usually cheaper than legally imported goods. People did not tend to see smuggling as a serious crime. Local people supported smuggling.
Reasons for growth in poverty also crime (T)
Bad harvests, increase in population, rising inflation enclosure of farms and closure of monestrys
What were the changes in religion in (T)
Henry 8th catholic, Edward 6th Protestant, Mary 1st Catholic and Elizabeth 1st Protestant
What is Tithe
A tax paid by farmers of 1/10th of their income
What are the new types of crime in the twentieth century
Car crime, Computer crime, football hooliganism and drug related
What are the types of vagabonds
The angler, Counterfeit crank, clasper dudgeon and abraham man
What were the roles in smuggling
Venturer, sportsman, lander, tubsman and batsman
Who are vagabonds
Ex soldiers who turn to crime
Why did the luddites riot
When New machinery was introduced into textile mills. The machinery produced cloth quicker and far more cheaply than weavers could do in their own homes this meant that the machines were taking their jobs
Why did the luddites riot
When New machinery was introduced into textile mills. The machinery produced cloth quicker and far more cheaply than weavers could do in their own homes this meant that the machines were taking their jobs
What did the rebecca riots go against
against the high toll prices so Between 1839-1843, groups of farmers disguised themselves as women and attacked toll gates in west Wales.
What are some examples of car crimes
dangerous and careless driving parking violations speeding car theft road rage
What are the roles of JPS?
They organised road and bridge repairs
checked weights and measures in shops
gave ale houses licences
supervised poor relief
What are the roles of JPS?
They organised road and bridge repairs
checked weights and measures in shops
gave ale houses licences
supervised poor relief
What did the parish constables do?
keep order in inns and ale houses
keep the peace in the parish
arrest people who have committed crimes
prevent crimes such as trespassing and poaching
carry out punishments such as whipping vagabonds
Describe the Watchmen
The watchmen patrolled the town at night, they were paid little for their job.
