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What years did the early modern era cover? |
1500-1700 |
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What was the reformation? |
When the Protestant church split from the Catholic Church in the 1500s |
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What was heresy? |
Holding a set of beliefs different to those of the established religion of the time. |
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What was the punishment for heresy? |
Burning at the stake |
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What was there a growing number of in cities in the period? |
Vagabonds |
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How were these people punished? |
Whipping Branding with a V Sent to house of correction |
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Which two forms of law enforcement developed in this period? |
Town constables and night watchmen |
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What were the houses of correction? |
Like a prison - the poor And criminals were housed there and made to do hard labour |
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What was introduced in the 17th century that led to an increase in crimes punishable by death? |
The bloody code |
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Why was this system flawed? |
Executions were not always carried out as the punishment were so severe |
