Causes Of Crime Flashcards
1
Q
Why was there crime in the Middle Ages
A
Poverty
2
Q
What were some causes of poverty
A
Famine,disease,high taxes,warfare
3
Q
How many crimes were because of murder
A
20%
4
Q
What was the main cause of crime in the early modern era
A
Poverty
5
Q
What were the four main causes of poverty in early modern
A
Population doubled,rising inflation,bad harvests,many left home looking for work
6
Q
What was a knock on effect of poverty
A
Vagrancy increased
7
Q
What was another cause of crime unique to early modern
A
Changes in religion
8
Q
What was a cause of crime in the industrial era
A
Poverty
9
Q
What were some other causes of crime in the industrial era
A
