Later Middle Ages Flashcards
When was the later middle ages?
1100-1500
How did Henry II try to get law and order back in England?
Henry issued the Constitution of Clarendon - it was an update of Anglo-Saxon and Norman laws. It meant that, for the first time since the Romans, England had a unified legal system common throughout the country. It was the basis of English Common Law.
How did Henry II gain power?
The Kings Peace was extended to the whole country. Any crime was an insult to the king’s peace.
Fines were no longer paid to the victim but the king. Wergild was replaced with death or mutilation
What was a new officer?
The creation of the Coroner – investigated serious crime
Was Trial by Ordeal continued?
Trial by ordeal ended but trial by combat continued.
Why was Robin Hood famous?
His daring deeds including stealing from
the rich and giving to the poor. He stood up to corrupt tax collectors and cruel sheriffs – people enjoyed this!
By living and hunting in Sherwood Forest
Robin Hood was breaking the forest laws. People liked hearing these stories because they hated the laws.
Who was the Folville gang?
The Folville Gang were outlawed after murdering a government official. They gained a reputation for righting wrongs by kidnapping and murdering corrupt officials. However they also committed rape and theft and there is no evidence they gave to the poor.
How were women treated?
The ducking stool was used as a punishment specifically for women. It was used to punish scolds (a gossip), prostitutes or to determine if she was a witch. Women who committed murder were strangled. Married women were worse off: They did not own property, her belongings belonged to her husband, and she could not get divorced.
