Crime and Punishment (Key Terms) 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryCrime and punishment through time (OCR History A)GCSEWJEC Created by: smileyjessxxCreated on: 09-03-15 20:57 Early Modern Period The 16th and 17th Centuries. 1 of 17 Treason Disloyalty to the government or monarch. 2 of 17 Heresy When you go against the official religion of the country. 3 of 17 Poor Relief Townspeople who paid money into a fund to help the poor. 4 of 17 Sturdy Beggars Someone who is fit for work but chooses to wander around and beg. 5 of 17 Smugglers People who smuggle ilegal goods into the country. 6 of 17 Duffers Took smuggled tea to London and sold it to the hawkers. 7 of 17 Hawkers Sold the smuggled tea on the streets of London to people who didnt want to pay tax. 8 of 17 Vagabond Beggars, Tramps and Vagrants. 9 of 17 Excise Men People employed to stop illegal goods getting into the country. 10 of 17 Highway Men Men usualy on horseback who robbed people travelling in stagecoaches on public roads. 11 of 17 Turnpikes A barrier accross the road to stop passage until a toll has been paid. 12 of 17 Luddism Weavers who rebelled against the new textile mills. 13 of 17 Swing Riots A widespread uprising against new farm machines from agricultural labourers. 14 of 17 Rebecca Riots Riots by local farmers and agricultural workers who protested against unfair tax. 15 of 17 Pickpockets People who steal valuables from other without them knowing. 16 of 17 Watchmen Employed in larger towns to patrol the streets day and 17 of 17
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