Crime - criminal activity Flashcards
What were some crimes from 1000 - 1500? (5)
- Petty theft 2. Poaching 3. Treason 4. Rebellions 5. Outlaws
What’s a stat for petty theft?
75% of all theft was small items like food.
Why was poaching illegal in 1000 - 1500?
Due to the forest laws.
What was the punishment in in 1000 - 1500 for treason?
Murdrum fine - community paid a fine if a Norman was killed.
What was the Harrying of the North in 1069?
Soon after William became king, there was a rebellion in the north. William defeated them and deterred future rebellions by murdering villagers, burning homes and crops.
What was an outlaw and give an example?
A criminal who escaped capture went on the run. E.g. the Folville Gang
What crimes continued from 1000 - 1500 to 1500 - 1700?
Petty theft and treason
What were some new crimes in 1500 - 1700?
Heresy and witchcraft
What is heresy 1500 - 1700??
Not following the religion of the monarch
Why was there a huge religious divide leading to heresy in 1500 - 1700? (3)
1534 - Henrey VIII was a protestant king. Bloody Mary was Catholic and killed nearly 300 protestants. Elizabeth’s religious settlement –> more tolerance
What were some examples of treason in 1500 - 1700?
Elizabeth’s many plots including: Ridolfi, Throckmorton, Babington. 1605 - Gunpowder plot against King James
What were some examples of being against witchcraft in 1500 - 1700? (2)
1597 - Demonologie 1640s - Matthew Hopkins (Witch hunter general)
What was 1 crime which kinda continued in 1700 - 1900?
Poaching
What were some changes in crime in 1700 - 1900?
Highway robbery, smuggling and witchcraft laws being repealed.
Why did poaching increase in 1700 - 1900?
Because of the increasing population
Why were witchcraft laws repealed in 1700 - 1900? (2)
1736 - people became more educated and less superstitious. Royal Society was a group of scientists formed by Charles II
What was highway robbery in 1700 - 1900?
Armed with pistols, they would rob people in horse and carriages.
Why did highway robbery decrease by 1830?
People began to take trains more
What was smuggling in 1700 - 1900?
Bringing goods into Britain without paying tax.
Why did smuggling decrease in the 1840s?
Taxes were cut.
What was 1 continued crime in 1900 to present?
Smuggling
What were some new crimes in technology in 1900 to present? (3)
Car theft, burglary for technology, cybercrime,
What were some new crimes against the person in 1900 to present? (2)
1868 Race Relations Act –> racism illegal 1970 Equal Pay Act –> gender pay discrimination illegal
What were some new crimes against authority in 1900 to present? (4)
1871 Misuse of drug act –> classifies illegal drugs Terrorism Smuggling e.g. alcohol Organised crimes
