crime and punishment early modern period(1500-1700)

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    • What time period does the Early Modern period cover?
      c1500-1700
    • What major religious change occurred in England during the Reformation?
      England became a Protestant country
    • What caused chaos in England during the Early Modern period?
      English civil wars
    • What was the Bloody Code?
      A series of harsh laws and punishments
    • Name one institution that affected crime during this period.
      The Church
    • What was a significant factor affecting crime related to community attitudes?
      Londoners' attitudes
    • How did trade and economy influence crime?
      Poverty and wealth affected crime rates
    • What technological advancement impacted crime during this period?
      The printing press
    • What demographic change occurred during the Early Modern period?
      Population growth
    • What are the types of crime recognized during the Early Modern period?
      • Petty Crime
      • Crime against property
      • Highway robbery
      • Shoplifting
      • Witchcraft
      • Crime against a person
      • Crime against authority
      • Social crimes
      • Moral crimes
    • What type of crime involves stealing from travelers?
      Highway robbery
    • What crime involves taking items from a store?
      Shoplifting
    • What type of crime was associated with accusations against individuals, often women?
      Witchcraft
    • What crime is defined as an offense against a person?
      Crime against a person
    • What crime involves illegal hunting on someone else's land?
      Poaching
    • What are social crimes mentioned in the study material?
      Poaching and vagabondage
    • What is vagabondage?
      Being a wanderer without a home
    • What moral crime did Puritans oppose?
      Playing sports after church
    • What was considered a moral crime during holy days?
      Drinking and feasting
    • What changes occurred in law enforcement during the Early Modern period?
      • Low enforcement
      • Night watchers
      • Thief takers
      • Town constables' roles expanded
    • What were the purposes of punishment during this period?
      • Deterrent
      • Prevention
      • Retribution
      • Rehabilitation
    • What is a form of capital punishment?
      Hanging
    • What was the punishment for high treason?
      Hanging, drawing, and quartering
    • What was a punishment for heresy?
      Burning at the stake
    • What was the first purpose-built prison established?
      Bridewell in 1556
    • How did the role of town constables change during this period?
      Expanded compared to the Medieval period
    • How did the treatment of Catholics change over time?
      Worsened with increased persecution
    • What was expected of witnesses to crime?
      To stop suspects or report them
    • What was the local expectation during a crime?
      Join the hue and cry