c1700-c1900: 18th and 19th century Britain (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was the main change in crime between 1700-1900?
What was the main change in crime between 1700-1900?
How traditional crimes were committed
How did urbanisation affect crime in this period?
How did urbanisation affect crime in this period?
Weakened community bonds and anonymity
What were 'survival crimes'?
What were 'survival crimes'?
Stealing food due to poverty
Why did highway robbery increase in the 18th century?
Why did highway robbery increase in the 18th century?
Better roads meant more travel
When did highway robbery become a capital crime?
When did highway robbery become a capital crime?
1772
What dealt the final blow to highway robbery?
What dealt the final blow to highway robbery?
Growth of railways in 1830s
When was the Waltham Black Act passed?
When was the Waltham Black Act passed?
1723
How did working classes view harsh poaching laws?
How did working classes view harsh poaching laws?
As fundamentally unfair
What was the primary cause of increased smuggling?
What was the primary cause of increased smuggling?
Extremely high taxes on imports
Where did the Hawkhurst Gang operate in the 1740s?
Where did the Hawkhurst Gang operate in the 1740s?
Kent and Sussex
How did many people view smugglers?
How did many people view smugglers?
As heroes serving the community
Why did smuggling decrease after the 1840s?
Why did smuggling decrease after the 1840s?
Government reduced taxes on imports
What period was the peak for smuggling activity?
What period was the peak for smuggling activity?
1740-1850