Crime in early modern England (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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What time period is 'early modern England'?
What time period is 'early modern England'?
c1500-c1700
Three social changes impacting crime in early modern England
Three social changes impacting crime in early modern England
Population growth/urbanization, end of feudalism/land enclosure, religious upheaval
Crime types increased by urbanization
Crime types increased by urbanization
Street crime and petty theft
Crime increased by land enclosure
Crime increased by land enclosure
Poaching
Three categories of crime in early modern England
Three categories of crime in early modern England
Crimes against person, property, and authority
Year heresy became a crime
Year heresy became a crime
1382
Punishment for heresy
Punishment for heresy
Death at the stake
What is treason?
What is treason?
Plotting/acting to overthrow or harm the ruler or country
What is heresy?
What is heresy?
Religious beliefs different from official religion
Dynasties ruling early modern England
Dynasties ruling early modern England
Tudors and Stuarts
Who did Henry VIII execute for heresy?
Who did Henry VIII execute for heresy?
Protestants
How many Protestants did Mary I execute for heresy?
How many Protestants did Mary I execute for heresy?
Almost 300
Why heresy and treason became linked
Why heresy and treason became linked
Monarchs became head of Church (except Mary I)