Vagrancy and Punishment (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards

Wandering without employment or fixed home

Poor were lazy & refused to work despite jobs available

Population increase, agricultural changes, land market operations

Disabled/ill people genuinely unable to work

'Idle' or 'sturdy beggars' - could work but chose not to

'V' branded on chest, enslaved 2 yrs to informant

Too severe for local authorities to enforce consistently

First time govt recognised not enough work available

Put poor to work rather than just punish them

Centre of administration for helping the poor