Crimes Against The Person And Property In 17th To 19th Century England Flashcards
1
Q
Name one factor that increased crime rate in 1700 to 1900 period in England
A
Larger towns that made it easier to escape
2
Q
Name one new crime against a person in this period
A
Highway robbery
3
Q
What changed in the crimes against poaching and crimes against property
A
The Waltham Black Act, made poaching a capital fine
4
Q
What changed in smuggling in the 1700 to 1900 England
A
It increased drastically because of the high tax on imported goods
