Industrial Period- Crime and Punishment Flashcards
How big was the British empire
By 1900 Britain ruled 1/5 of the world and 1/4 of the population
When was the “agricultural depression”
Between 1870-1880
What year was the American revolution
1775
What year was the French revolution
1789
What happened in 1815
End of the Napoleonic wars, crimes doubled
What were the bow street runners
Patrolled the London streets for crime
Who was Robert Peel
Home secretary
Established the Metropolitan police force
When did the transportation to Australia first get introduced and overall how many were transported
1787- alternative to hangings
36,000 transported
When was the bloody code abolished
1820-1830
What are hulks
Filthy, overcrowded prison ships, 1 in 3 died
Who was John Howard
Prison reformer. Abolished rules like, prisoners had to pay to leave and created the health act that ordered prisons to be cleaned and separate rooms for the sick.
Who was Elizabeth Fry
Campaigner for children’s and women rights. Mainly based at Newgate prison. By 1816 she had established a new school in the women section of the prison
Give 3 ways in which crimes changed
Theft from the workplace became more common
New crimes- vandalism on railways, stealing water and failing to send children to school
There was an overall increase in crime due to the huge increase in population, more goods to steal and cramped dirty living conditions. 1750-1850.
Give 3 ways in which law enforcement changed
Thief takers were used in the early period
1750s John Fielding set up the bow street runners and published a newspaper called the Hue and Cry
1829 Sir Robert Peel set up the first metropolitan police force in London
How much did the population increase
1750 = 6 million 1900 = 37 million
