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How People Were Punished Long Ago: Medieval Times
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Annie Barnett
@anniebarnett_geuk
Early Modern Period (1500-1760)
This period witnessed significant changes in criminal justice administration, with population growth driving new approaches to law enforcement and punishment. The introduction of bridewells marked a shift toward institutional punishment.
Definition: Bridewells were early correctional facilities where prisoners were forced to work.
Highlight: The number of executions decreased in the 1680s as judges became reluctant to impose death sentences for minor crimes.
Example: Quarter Sessions were regular local court meetings held four times yearly to handle less serious crimes.
Vocabulary: Assize courts - Higher courts dealing with serious offenses like murder, witchcraft, and theft.
Industrial Revolution and Prison Reform (1780-1900)
The Industrial Revolution brought massive social changes that affected crime patterns and law enforcement. This period saw the emergence of modern prison systems and professional policing.
Definition: Transportation was a punishment where convicts were sent to colonies for periods of 7 years, 14 years, or life.
Highlight: The Bow Street Runners became Britain's first professional police force.
Example: White-collar crimes emerged as new forms of criminal activity, including business fraud and embezzlement.
Quote: "By 1877, prisons had been built with individual cells for prisoners."
Modern Era (20th Century)
The twentieth century brought revolutionary changes to law enforcement and criminal justice, with technology playing an increasingly important role. The period saw the abolition of capital punishment and the development of sophisticated crime detection methods.
Definition: DNA sampling became a crucial tool in crime detection and prosecution.
Highlight: By 2011, over 80% of the population lived in cities, affecting crime patterns and policing methods.
Example: CCTV and computer records revolutionized surveillance and crime prevention.
Vocabulary: Digital communication transformed police operations through innovations like morse code and radio systems.
Medieval Crime and Punishment (1250-1500)
The medieval period established fundamental structures of law enforcement and punishment that would influence later centuries. Courts operated on multiple levels, from manor courts handling petty crimes to royal courts addressing serious offenses. The church played a central role in justice administration.
Definition: Manor courts were local tribunals run by wealthy villagers that dealt with minor infractions and local disputes.
Highlight: The church wielded significant power, convincing people they would face eternal damnation for their sins.
Example: Common punishments included public humiliation, stocks, and execution methods like hanging for murder and burning alive for heresy.
Vocabulary: Hue and cry - A system where citizens were required to raise an alarm and pursue criminals.
Quote: "The church was really powerful and taught you would go to hell if you sin."
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
How People Were Punished Long Ago: Medieval Times
A
Annie Barnett
@anniebarnett_geuk
Medieval justice evolved significantly from 1250 to 1877, marked by the transition from Medieval crime and punishment methods to modern prison systems. The period saw substantial changes in law enforcement, from local watchmen to organized police forces, while the Church... Show more
Early Modern Period (1500-1760)
This period witnessed significant changes in criminal justice administration, with population growth driving new approaches to law enforcement and punishment. The introduction of bridewells marked a shift toward institutional punishment.
Definition: Bridewells were early correctional facilities where prisoners were forced to work.
Highlight: The number of executions decreased in the 1680s as judges became reluctant to impose death sentences for minor crimes.
Example: Quarter Sessions were regular local court meetings held four times yearly to handle less serious crimes.
Vocabulary: Assize courts - Higher courts dealing with serious offenses like murder, witchcraft, and theft.
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Industrial Revolution and Prison Reform (1780-1900)
The Industrial Revolution brought massive social changes that affected crime patterns and law enforcement. This period saw the emergence of modern prison systems and professional policing.
Definition: Transportation was a punishment where convicts were sent to colonies for periods of 7 years, 14 years, or life.
Highlight: The Bow Street Runners became Britain's first professional police force.
Example: White-collar crimes emerged as new forms of criminal activity, including business fraud and embezzlement.
Quote: "By 1877, prisons had been built with individual cells for prisoners."
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Modern Era (20th Century)
The twentieth century brought revolutionary changes to law enforcement and criminal justice, with technology playing an increasingly important role. The period saw the abolition of capital punishment and the development of sophisticated crime detection methods.
Definition: DNA sampling became a crucial tool in crime detection and prosecution.
Highlight: By 2011, over 80% of the population lived in cities, affecting crime patterns and policing methods.
Example: CCTV and computer records revolutionized surveillance and crime prevention.
Vocabulary: Digital communication transformed police operations through innovations like morse code and radio systems.
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Medieval Crime and Punishment (1250-1500)
The medieval period established fundamental structures of law enforcement and punishment that would influence later centuries. Courts operated on multiple levels, from manor courts handling petty crimes to royal courts addressing serious offenses. The church played a central role in justice administration.
Definition: Manor courts were local tribunals run by wealthy villagers that dealt with minor infractions and local disputes.
Highlight: The church wielded significant power, convincing people they would face eternal damnation for their sins.
Example: Common punishments included public humiliation, stocks, and execution methods like hanging for murder and burning alive for heresy.
Vocabulary: Hue and cry - A system where citizens were required to raise an alarm and pursue criminals.
Quote: "The church was really powerful and taught you would go to hell if you sin."
Can't find what you're looking for? Explore other subjects.
Students love us — and so will you.
4.9/5
App Store
4.8/5
Google Play
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user