Topic 1: Causes of Crime Flashcards
What was life like in the Medieval times?
- Short
- Hard
- Brutal
What were the 4 main causes of poverty that led to crime in Medieval times?
- Famine e.g. Great Famine 1315
- Disease -> high death rate e.g. Black Death 1340s
- High taxation -> rebellion e.g. poll tax -> Peasants Revolt 1381
- Warfare, ordinary men fought, families lost providers, high taxes to pay for war e.g. War of the Roses
What types of crime did poverty lead to in Medieval times?
- Theft
- Rebellion
- Violent crime linked to access to dangerous weapons and farming tools
What percentage of crimes were linked to death in Medieval times?
20% e.g. murder / manslaughter
What were the main causes of poverty in the Early Modern Era?
- Population doubled
- Rising inflation
- Bad harvests
- Sheep farming
- Unemployment
Why did many people leave their homes in the Early Modern Era and what problem did this lead to?
- To look for work
- Vagrancy (wandering beggars)
What was another cause of crime that emerged in the Early Modern Era and what crime did this cause?
- Change in religion
- Heresy
What were causes for increased crime in the Industrial era?
- Population increase in towns and cities
- Urbanisation - poor living and working conditions led to protests
- Changes in trade - led to highway robbery
- Government taxes on items - led to smuggling
What crime did mass production of crime lead to in the modern era?
- Car related crimes e.g. hijacking, speeding
What crime did the rise in computers and the internet lead to?
- Computer related crimes e.g. hacking, phishing, identity theft
What type of crime did an increase in violence to achieve political objectives lead to?
- Terrorism e.g. IRA bombings
What was the cause of hooliganism in the 1970s?
Availability of drugs and alcohol leading to increased violence at football matches
What has led to a rise in juvenile gang culture in the modern era?
Poverty and breakdown of traditional families
