Industrialisation (18th/19th century) Flashcards
1
Q
Poverty led to…
A
petty crimes (stealing food, money, clothes)
2
Q
Living conditions were… which led to…
A
- Cramped and dark
- More crimes being commited
3
Q
Why was machinery blamed for an incread in crime?
A
Took jobs from factory workers and resulted in rioting
(Luddites and Swing Riots)
4
Q
Increased leisure time led to…
A
Drunk and disorderly behaviour
5
Q
Where and what is ‘China’
A
A place in Merthyr dominated by criminal gangs. It became a place where other criminals could hide from the police, enabling them to continue committing crimes. Its prostitutes were notorious for stealing from their clients. Because China was near the high street there were plenty of opportunities for theft from businesses and shoppers as well.
6
Q
A
