Crime and Punishment 1500-1700 STUDY Flashcards Learn Write Spell Test PLAY Match Gravity 1494 Click card to see definition Vagabonds and Beggars act Click again to see term 1/30 Previous Next Flip Space Created by lucfrancis Terms in this set (30) 1494 Vagabonds and Beggars act 1542 Witchcraft Act allows death penalty for witches 1559 a form of execution where the criminal is burnt alive. Please complete the form below and we will contact you momentarily. In re J.G. Location: Peace and helped with the town STUDY. People didn't feel safe from evil, associated with the other religions, Catholic exortism v Protestant 'dealing with it', Individual influences - James I and Matthew Hopkins stirred up fear, and promoted witch hunting (Daemonologie), Matthew Hopkins was a Justice of Peace in the North, and recieved money for finding witches - which he did through torture, helping stir up mass panic, with leaflets and his prosecutions, Civil war created untrust in communities between former friends etc, During the civil war, Assize Judges were unable to travel around the counrty to judge witches, so people (e.g. To evaluate the extent to which vagabonds were a threat. Registered office: International House, Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XE. In the . Test. When did witchcraft become a more serious offence and why? like Matthew Hopkins stirred up fear of witches through (Cal. If charged as a misdemeanor, the crime is punishable by up to one year in county jail. increase in the number of people executed For example, it may be the case that someone hid a certain object in your coat or bag. His research focuses on historical criminology, criminal justice history, and policing and crime control. Lord Monteagle received a letter warning him to not attend the opening of the Parliament. Learn. And when did this take place ? 10pm and dawn He could form a posse of men, Royal judges would visit counties 2-3times a year to hear the most serious cases, The coroner was introduced to deal with suspicious deaths, Increase in population, and higher unemployment led to an increase in town sizes, End of feudalism and new farming led to enclosure, Increased crime against property, e.g. poaching Changes in religious beliefs (and of the Monarch, Henry) Neither taxis nor buses _____ after midnight in my hometown. When did accusation numbers increase? Who was Jonathan Wild and when was he executed ? Was used for murderers who escaped the death penalty. They were restricted from owning land, voting and becoming MP's. When was the new trial of Habeas Corpus passed ? 3 0 obj landowners In early modern England, why would most crimes of heresy lead to treason ? theft Hue and cry etc. witches), Influence of the Church - what the church When was the bloody code introduced? Police officer mistakes, faulty breathalyzers and crime lab errors may get your charges reduced or dismissed. prevented authorities from locking a person up without charging them for a crime. App. - Justices of The Peace were wealthy people who could pass sentences the clergy for any crime - known could be whipped, branded or Crime to over throw the queen. penalty, First used in 1000 - 1500s but still This resource has been archived as the interactive parts no longer work. murder, Because of the increase in capital Earlier pamphlets were published about crimes such as vagabondage and witchcraft. Test. To evaluate reasons why the bloody code was introduced. 3. Consider, for example, a water balloon. Terms in this set (37) . If the accused had not desperate, stealing from the rich What factors affected crime and punishment 1500 - 1750? 2. used in 1500 - 1700s, Accused had to retrieve as their husbands were away fighting. Whether or not an object is a deadly weaponis based upon the facts of a given case. To explain the different ways in which vagabonds were treated. and petty theft - crimes - Prisons - House of Corrections where criminals had to do hard labour Key points on how religion affected medicine through time (GCSE history paper 1). the burn had not healed, for witchcraft, Many of these were due to Matthew as from the Anglo-Saxon times, the society firmly believed that severe punishments were the most effective way of controlling crime by acting as a deterrent, Give 2 crimes that were punishable by execution under the Bloody Code, is the deliberate burning/ setting fire to any property. crime, Lots more people were travelling which estimated that his 'work' led to Elizabeth - Protestant (after her, James I became king but he was protestant so this doesn't prove that there were religious changes ), Why did Robert Catesby try to kill James I ? Search list by name. Woodcut. Give examples of different types of people who became vagabonds? poaching, Changes in religious beliefs (and of the Monarch, Henry), The two became interlinked as the official religion kept changing, with the monarch, and as they became head of the church (post-Henry VIII), A large increase of vagabonds due to increased unemployment, and the closure of the monestries (1536), Seen as lazy, and often resorted to theft, and were thus hated by locals. 'Throughout the time period 1000-1700, the nature of criminal activity was overwhelmingly economic in its nature'. Anglo-Saxon Norman Late Medieval A mind map clearing up the cause, the events and the consequences of the Bay of Pigs Invasion of April 1961. To evaluate how significant Hopkins impact was. householders were expected What 2 crimes did religious changes lead to ? 1789 - French Revolution. Learn. In the 1600s, the crime rate was actually falling so the introduction of the bloody code didn't make much sense. Carrying a Concealed Weapon PC 25400, Penal Code 25400 PC, Californias carrying a concealed weapon law, California Penal Code 422 PC, criminal threats. People needed a scapegoat to There can be no conviction unless you knew you had a deadly weapon. A criminal record can affect job, immigration, licensing and even housing opportunities. After realizing his neighbor scratched his new car, Jean grabs a knife from inside his home and vows payback. In this section, we offer solutions for clearing up your prior record. witchcraft/dark could hunt on Please create an account or log in to view the full course. What social change was increased fear in crime caused by ? - All plotters were executed for treason. healed well in 3 days time, flogging or maiming), Capital punishment rarely used (e.g. Brandishing occurs when you. California Penal Code 17500 PC makes it a crime to have possession of a deadly weaponwith the intent toassault another person. Sec. boiling water, if the burn In addition, Match these statements to the correct time period. For more. * Weaknesses and mistakes of Provisional Government Familiars were animals said to be made by the devil to suck blood out of any marks of a witches body. travelled with armies or searched for work, The Civil War weakened the control 24/7 Help: reading a passage from the Bible (Priests were some Choose the verb in parentheses that agrees with the subject and write it in the blank. murder), Courts all became secular - only moral crimes could be judged in Church courts, Henry VIII abolished exile for those claiming sanctuary - had to stay in designated sancuaries, Carried a lamp, and patrolled between 10pm - dawn, Rang a bell, and all males were expected to volunteer (unpaid), Employed by authorities, and were respected members of society, Had the power to arrest, helped with town admin, and in charge of the town watchmen, Meant you could only imprison someone if they were arrested; otherwise you'd have to release them, Burning was used for heresy - purpose was still to deter and retribution, A large increase in the amount of crimes punishable by death, mainly for seemingly minor crimes, Transporting criminals to North America became popular, as it reflected new aims of rehabilitation, Provided an alternative to the Bloody Code, when it was thought of as too harsh, Would allow the colonies to better develop/establish, Sent to North America for 7/14 years, but often couldn't return, Harsher/more deterring punishment for treason (hung, drawn and quartered), Used to set an example of, for religious reasons (Catholics v Protestants), They were hung, drawn and quartered, to strongly deter others, particularly as James became fearful of his life, It was a period of political unstability, and it was used to deter plots against the King, These occured during the Civil War, particularly in the North, Social Changes - many women became widows, and there were many 'strangers' about due to the war, Lack of authority - local authorities were weakened by the war, law and order even collapsing in some areas, Economic problems - the war and poor harvests led to bad economic problems, for which people wanted a scapegoat, Religious change - relgious differences were increased, e.g. <>>> A priest could This crime is punishable by jail time and/or a fine. treason as some people refused 3 subscribers. This was where gunpowder and Guy Fawkes were found and so the plot was discovered here. something from a pot of towns and were in charge of What three actions demonstrated that Philip II of Spain saw himself as a defender of Catholicism? In the period c.1500-c.1700 Britain had no police force, yet crime was on the rise as people moved into the newly expanding towns. Why was the Bloody Code introduced? 4th 1501, People v. Rivera (Cal. A guide to using GoConqr tools in the classroom for studying history. This letter was passed on to the King's spy master who ordered that Westminster should be checked. In this course, Dr David Churchill (Leeds University) explores crime and punishment in Britain from 1700-1900. Does this explain why the Bloody Code was introduced? What 2 social changes was increased use of capital punishment for even minor crimes caused by ? Thus, it is an acceptable defense to show that you did not have this requisite knowledge. Take the quiz on this topic: https://www.examtime.com/en-US/p/734507, GCSE History Social Impact of the Nazi State in 1945. increased theft and highway * Key events, Revision flash cards for 1918 to 1933 Weimar Republic, This resource covers ancient theories of second time = execution, they were whipped and sent home. burn healed well in 3 You can still use the. What is a capital crime? Law enforcement continued to be the. other 'witches', Helped stir up mass panic and fear - The Army, The Habeus Corpus act of 1679 meant you could not be locked up without being charged for an actual crime. The hue and cry was initially established in this time period. A danger by masked riders from the mid-seventeenth century onwards. Feared by landowners/nobles, as reflected in their punishments, Poor Laws (1601) gave deserving poor relief, and the undeserving were sent ot a correction house (as defined by the 1597 Act for the Relief of the Poor), People considered them a big threat, resenting their laziness (social attitudes), and having to support them, Henry VII broke up private armies - made all the soldiers homeless, Poverty - the root cause, especially caused by bad harvests. Poachers Hunting deer or rabbits were punishable by death Poaching was part of many peoples lives. scare people so witches, Reasons for the intensity of the In early modern england, what law enforcement was used but was less effective in towns due to an increase in population ? There stocks for three days and * July Days and Kornilov Revolt To creatively demonstrate your understanding of Early Modern crime and punishments. What was the purpose of the Houses of Correction ? To describe the way in which social changes effected crime and punishment. The Night Watch was established, the Night Watchmen patrolled the unlit streets and watched out for criminals who used the cover of darkness. Spell. (2), to stop suspected criminals, turn serious criminals to courts, What old policing methods, with a few changes, were still used in this period. How far do you agree? The government were quite harsh on vagabonds, especially when found guilty twice - The punishments charged over time in the 1500s, but some included : whipping, slavery, houses of corrections, banishment, execution Give examples of different types of people who became vagabonds? the letter 'v' and sold Bloody Code, The aim was to This caused unrest between those with opposing religious views, Heresy was a crime of religion, where you believed in a different religion to your monarch, Poor rates were taxes from the rich used to pay local poor people - Transportation to America for slave work. This means it can be charged as either a California misdemeanor or a felony. See also. In the period c.1500-c.1700 Britain had no police force, yet crime was on the rise as people moved into the newly expanding towns. Crime and punishment 1700-1900 Changes to crime SmugglingSmuggling continued from the 17thcentury into the 18 . Crime and Punishment Later Middle Ages, c. 1250-1500, Crime and Punishment The Gunpowder Plot, 1605. in 1688 (the Bloody Code wasn't established in this year though), Aristotle's Elements of a tragic hero - genre. minor offences such as swearing, gambling, drunkenness and failure to attend church, refers to the criminal being paraded round the streets on a cart for the public to see, which would then humiliate the criminal, What was the ducking stool ? What punishment were used for minor crimes in Early Modern England 1500 1750 Fine The most common form of punishment for minor crime in Early Modern England Whipping and Branding - were used against vagabonds, vagrants and pe y the L. Scold's bridle A heavy iron frame was locked onto the woman's head. App. What did Matthew Hopkins do? %PDF-1.5 Low paid and ineffective. Video Mark Scheme. - Stocks and Pillory 1500-1700 Society changes Increase in population, and higher unemployment led to an increase in town sizes Increased street crime, e.g. When this was discovered, he was executed in 1725. GCSE History.Cheers for the music Kev.\"Minstrel Guild\" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (punishment), it involved ducking the accused (mostly women) under water in a pond or river. Under Henry VIII, witchcraft became a serious offence due to religious turmoil and peoples fear of the supernatural. Find the misspelled word in each sentence. The belief that crime was increasing Despite the fall in crime in the late 1600's people still believed crime was increasing: The invention of printing - UnderCalifornia Penal Code 422 PC, criminal threatsis the crime of putting someone in fear. 4th Dist. When was sanctuary abolished and who was it abolished by ? What changes were made to sanctuary throughout this period ? to volunteer unpaid, Employed by authorities in Every able-bodied person above 18 years of age who neglects or refuses to join the posse comitatus or power of the county, by neglecting or refusing to aid and assist in taking or arresting any person against whom there may be issued any process, or by neglecting to aid and assist in retaking any person who, after being . Get Revising is one of the trading names of The Student Room Group Ltd. Register Number: 04666380 (England and Wales), VAT No. he was an infamous thief taker who was behind most of the theft in the streets. To describe the religious changes of the Tudors through a rollercoaster diagram. Why were the night watchmen and town constables ineffective ? for non-profit, educational, and government users. stream What was the name of the German priest who protested against the corruption of the Catholic Church? Therefore, it is a valid defense to show that you did not have this specific intent. 4.1. from minor crimes like stealing, to Sharmei_K. there were 50 capital offences ranging Spectacular redwoods also soar high above the forest floor of Muir Woods National Monument. Similar to now, but they could call upon others known as 'oath helpers'. Summary of each conference : Teheran, Yalta and Potsdam. (runs, run). Please note, however, that it is critical to hire an attorney for the best defense. How did the swimming test trial for suspected witches work ? Vagabonds were tramps, beggars and those travelling to look for work, mostly due to unemployment rates, Houses of corrections were places where people, particularly vagabonds, were sent to be punished harshly with hard labour and bad conditions. (855) 999-7755. GCSE History Classroom. What was happening to crime rate in the 1600s? c1500-c1700: Crime and punishment in early modern England Change and Continuity Case studies- Gunpowder Plot and Matthew Hopkins Witchcraft and Vagabondage and Smuggling Law enforcement and Punishment The main type of crime remained petty theft as it had been during the Middle Ages. - Whipping and Flogging With regards to deadly weapons, the law does not provide a concrete definition as to what these may include. There are three crimes related to possessing a deadly weapon with the intent to assault. He believed that catholics had lost their freedom to practice their faith. _____ Carving these figures was a physicaly challenging feat. What were 4 methods of punishment still being used in early modern England? California courts, rather, have stated that the determination as to whether an object is a deadly weapon is based upon the facts of a case. Capital crime = Crime punishable by death What is The Bloody Code? How did economic problems lead to witch hunts taking place ? In the second module, we turn to look at social change and the impact that it had upon crime, focusing on developments such as industrialisation, urbanisation and migration. carrying a lamp and These crimes carried a mandatory death sentence-hanging or beheaded branded with a hot iron, or removal of a body part such as a hand or an ear. 150. Give examples. Edexcel GCSE History flashcards for Topic 2C Life in Germany - Social Impact of the Nazi State in 1945. Brandishing a weapon is a wobbler offense. x][~waSv*5[$9ND%a. the Puritans believed the Royalists were using Witchcraft. Please note: Our firm only handles criminal and DUI cases, and only in California. guilty, Accused tied up and thrown into deep 1776 - American war of Independence. 17500. To describe the Bloody Code and the impact it had on crime and punishment. Many Puritans, on the side of the parliament, A good defense can often get a charge. Leo_Fellows8. begging, Practising California Penal Code 17500 states that every person having upon the person any deadly weapon, with intent to assault another, is guilty of a misdemeanor.1. of trouble, They were overseen by the years, Vagabonds were put in printing press as it contained exaggerated information about vagabondage and witchcraft, a derogatory way of referring to something or someone of the Roman Catholic faith, refers to someone who refuses to attend Church. hanging), Varied depending on class and gender, e.g. Copyright 2023 Shouse Law Group, A.P.C. around 300 people being You may use the following in your answer: - Moral crimes. memorised the passage so they could be judged by a This video covers overall trends in attitudes to crime and punishment during the 1500s. endobj How was attitudes in society a reason why the bloody code was introduced ? What impact did social change have on crime? Through social Public slowly believed in evil as they blamed the opposite religion as being with the devil (e.g protestant country = catholics with devil, catholic country = protestant with devil). Copyright Get Revising 2023 all rights reserved. Created by. sent to a correction house, Watchmen patrolled Were the government harsh on vagabonds? nobles were usually beheaded, These were people who ran from their community (after having committed a crime) - and therefore lost the protection of the law, The King's duty to take care of law and order, 30% of England became converted into Royal Forest, Seen as unfair - 'social crime', as those who were involved often did it due to necessity, Foresters were very harsh, and thus hated by local communities, Made it a crime to ask for higher wages (, Post-Black Death, the fewer workers left could demand higher wages, The Normans were not very popular, and William punished any resistance very harshly - Harrying of the North, Increased usage of capital and corporal punishment usage (to enforce Norman presence), Sanctuary introduced, as the Church wanted to help reform the criminal, Women were treated more badly than under the Saxons - possession belonged to her husband, and there were special punishments, especially for 'scolds' or 'rags', If an Anglo-Saxon murdered a Norman, and the murderer wasn't found, the nearest 'hundred' would have to pay a fine to the King, Built castles to showcase their power, and help impose law and order, Most Anglo-Saxon laws were kept due to their effectiveness, Introduced Church Courts, which were more lenient towards those who claimed benefit of the clergy (reading a passage from the Bible in Latin), The night watch was formed of volunteers, whcih would hand criminals over to the constable, The official court records and laws were recorded in Latin and French, further imposing their power, and meaning Saxon lords couldn't fully understand the law/input, Trial by Combat intoduced - as warriors, this was their prefered method of proving guilt, and reflected their warrior origins, However, trial by jury became the normal method of deciding guilt - and their decision had to be unanimous, Manor courts were held by landowners, to deal with workers and their crimes - would order the more serious to be held in prison until a royal/quarter session, Knights were appointed as 'Keepers of the Peace' in unruly areas, and later expanded (, These were later changed to become Justice of the Peace, which heard minor crimes in small courts, Held court 4 times a year - at 'quarter sessions', which would take the load off the royal courts, The shire reeve was now expected to track down criminals post-hue and cry. sanctuary by going to a church. -EARLY MODERN PERIOD 1500-1700 -INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION 1700-1900 -20THCENTURY 1900-2000 (BUT also up to modern day) MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THESE AS SOME QUESTIONS WILL ASK YOU ABOUT THESE PERIODS SPECIFICALLY POTENTIONAL COMPARISON QUESTIONS How did crime/punishment/law enforcement change between the Saxons and Normans (OR HOW WAS IT SIMILAR). themselves, Religious differences were increased by the Civil War. The Bloody Code: Harsh laws introduced between 1500-1750 Carry the death sentence How many crimes were punishable by death under the Bloody Code? <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 720 540] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> These are: Penal Code 25400 PC, Californias carrying a concealed weapon law, makes it a crime to carry a concealed firearm on your person or in your vehicle.6. the streets between What were 2 new introductions of law enforcement in this time? We will always provide free access to the current law. Crime and Punishment, 1500-1700. Rich people feared of the increasing numbers of vagabonds so many of them accused the poor of witchcraft as they viewed the poor as a threat. Another change was the development of smuggling gangs such as the Hawkhurst Gang whose leaders were executed in 1748 and 1749. most well-known, Split vagrants into two categories: often included people giving names of document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Being accused or arrested for a crime does not necessarily mean you will be convicted in court. going to church, Church courts tried members of What were 2 methods of punishment introduced in this time? Crime and punishment an overview of 1500 to 1700 CLBarber 1977 78 subscribers Subscribe Share 438 views 2 years ago Crime and punishment, heresy, treason, vagabonds, witchcraft, poaching,. How did economic change affect crime and punishment? Religion - with the dissolution, they had no where to get support etc. To understand the religious changes led to new crimes and punishment. endobj Give 2 crimes that took place in early modern England, Give 2 punishments that were given in early modern england, List the 6 social changes that affected crime and punishment in early modern england, population growth, economic changes, printing press, religious turmoil, political change and Landowner's attitudes, more people meant that it was harder to find jobs therefore surviving was difficult. were branded with A prosecutor has to provethree elementsto prove the case in court. Whether or not an object is a deadly weapon is based on the facts of a given case. Murder, rape, arson, witchcraft. We can be reached 24/7. innocent, if the burn What was the main cause for the increase in vagabonds during the 16th century? 2010), 188 Cal. Imprisonment in a state or county jail; and/or. without work for What 2 pieces of evidence did Matthew Hopkins use to identify a witch ? History- Medicine through time key figures. Visit our California DUI page to learn more. Instead, they stayed in certain areas in England. !4M/~vO^{1|gy3jR|R|Y|?&/}1|&7q^\^|7?_L&=)gIVMgp +>4Y3-,K({rXVgLfpE>eVR: =Z#!C-yRzCM1~VLsJ}x-)8I=uCxLCl`P}Ff.C]TU&C]yVuAPt?,PZ(wJ+SXKa. History Paper 1 -Crime and Punishment: Early Modern 1500-1700 Early Modern: Law Enforcement 12 Continuity from Middle Ages Hue and cry, tithing 13 Watchmen Unpaid volunteers who patrolled towns at night 14 Town constable , paid jog, in charge of the watchmen 15 1520 Sanctuary abolished 16 1624 Benefit of clergy abolished In the third module, we take a deeper look at the criminal justice system in Victorian Britain. When did the gun plotters first meet to begin organising the attack ? parish; the 'undeserving' Absent aggravating circumstances, carrying a concealed firearm is a misdemeanor. 4 0 obj days, person was In the 1700's government revenue officers could not control the well organised smugglers. 806 8067 22, Registered office: International House, Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XE, Crime and punishment through time (OCR History A), What factors affected crime & punishment 1500-1750, Crime and Punishment in Early Modern Britain, Crime and Punishment: Early Modern (1500-1750), See all Crime and punishment through time (OCR History A) resources , Edexcel GCSE History Paper 1: Thematic study 1HI0 10-13 - 19 May 2022 [Exam Chat] , I have my GCSE mocs tommorow on crime and punishment and whitechapel , A Level English Literature B- Paper 2, Crime Writing- BR & ROTAM , Most crime was theft of money, food, an belonging usually for low value, The rate of crime increased in the 16th century and early 17th century, The rate of crime decreased after that and became much lower, Some crimes and criminals became known because they were very common or got publicity in pamphlets and broadsheets ( An early type of newspaper ).