Crimes and criminals in medieval Britain (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Flashcards
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Why was arson serious in medieval times?
Why was arson serious in medieval times?
Buildings made of wood and thatch
Poaching definition
Poaching definition
Hunting on land owned by others
Poaching requirement
Poaching requirement
Royal licence
Petty theft definition
Petty theft definition
Theft of low value goods (bread, ale, etc.)
Treason punishment
Treason punishment
Hanged, drawn and quartered
Murder punishment: men
Murder punishment: men
Executed
Murder punishment: women
Murder punishment: women
Strangled then burned
Stealing crops punishment
Stealing crops punishment
Mutilation or hand cut off
How many groups were medieval crimes split into?
How many groups were medieval crimes split into?
Three
Why were royal officials attacked?
Why were royal officials attacked?
Social, economic & political discontent
Cause of medieval rebellions
Cause of medieval rebellions
Taxation or injustice (affecting poorest)
Fate of rebellion leaders
Fate of rebellion leaders
Usually executed
Crimes against the person: examples
Crimes against the person: examples
Assault and murder
Crimes against property: examples
Crimes against property: examples
Burglary and arson
Most serious crime against authority
Most serious crime against authority
Treason