Crime in early modern England (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What time period is referred to as early modern England?
What time period is referred to as early modern England?
c1500-c1700
Which crime types increased due to urbanization in early modern England?
Which crime types increased due to urbanization in early modern England?
Street crime and petty theft
Why was crime easier to commit in towns and cities than in rural areas?
Why was crime easier to commit in towns and cities than in rural areas?
Anonymity made it easier to conceal
What did landowners do that prevented common people accessing land?
What did landowners do that prevented common people accessing land?
Enclosed their land by fencing it off
Which property crime increased as a result of land enclosure?
Which property crime increased as a result of land enclosure?
Poaching
What were the three main categories of crime in early modern England?
What were the three main categories of crime in early modern England?
Against person, property, and authority
In which year did heresy first become a crime?
In which year did heresy first become a crime?
1382
What was the punishment for heresy in early modern England?
What was the punishment for heresy in early modern England?
Death at the stake
Why did heresy and treason become closely connected?
Why did heresy and treason become closely connected?
Monarchs became head of the Church
How many Protestants did Mary I execute for heresy during her reign?
How many Protestants did Mary I execute for heresy during her reign?
Almost 300
What is treason?
What is treason?
Plotting to overthrow or harm the ruler
What is heresy?
What is heresy?
Having beliefs different from official religion