Crime in Medieval England (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Time period of medieval England
Time period of medieval England
c1000-1500
Definition of crime in medieval England
Definition of crime in medieval England
Any activity that violates established laws
Principle linking crime seriousness & punishment
Principle linking crime seriousness & punishment
More serious crime = more severe punishment
Three categories of medieval crimes
Three categories of medieval crimes
Against person, against property, against authority
Examples of crimes against the person
Examples of crimes against the person
Murder, assault, public disorder, rape
Examples of crimes against property
Examples of crimes against property
Arson, theft, counterfeiting coins
Why arson was particularly dangerous
Why arson was particularly dangerous
Risk of widespread destruction
Examples of crimes against authority
Examples of crimes against authority
Treason and rebellion
Why crimes against authority were extremely serious
Why crimes against authority were extremely serious
Threatened stability of entire political system
Legal development by Anglo-Saxons by 1000
Legal development by Anglo-Saxons by 1000
Established standardized legal codes across country
Significance of Norman Conquest (1066) for law
Significance of Norman Conquest (1066) for law
Increased royal power in law-making; new legal approaches
Henry II's legal contribution (1154)
Henry II's legal contribution (1154)
First standardized written laws across England
Definition of poaching
Definition of poaching
Hunting animals on others' land without permission
Why poaching called a 'social' crime
Why poaching called a 'social' crime
Helped communities obtain essential food supplies