Unit 1, Chapter 1: A Brief History of Criminology

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In the Middle Ages, crime and punishment was primitive and the criminal justice system was not well established. Discuss a few details from your guided notes and/or the assignment about Medieval law and order.

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How did the ideas of Beccaria, Comte, and Marx start to change how people thought about crime?

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If you had to choose one of these early theories to align yourself with, which one would you choose and why?

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Exit Ticket:

How would you explain what we discussed in class today to someone who was absent? Talk about what you think the 5 most important details from class were. Discuss the topics in your own words. I'm looking for a minimum of 5-6 sentences. Your response should be thorough.