Booklet 3 - Industrial revolution part 2

What did the 1723 Black Act do?

• If anyone blacked out their face while hunting it could be punishable by death

• Stopped hunting at night

• Stopped criminals painting their faces black

• Stopped selling of illegal goods

How many smugglers were there in the 19th century?

• 15,000

• 20,000

• 25,000

• 30,000

What were the crimes of the 'Tolpuddle Martyrs'?

• Set up a union

• started their own company from union workers

• rebelled

• went on strike

The Bow Street Runners were ran by brothers named John and Henry

In 1785, what 'Act' was a turning point in policing?

2 reasons public execution ended

• People saw it as entertainment

• Seen as inhumane

• Took up too much time

• Big crowds increased crime

Name of the person that helped prison reform by highlighting exploitation of women...

What was the aim of 'Pentonville prison'

One reason why transportation to Australia for criminals was a success

• Helped give Britain resources

• Helped strengthen the Empire

• Criminals rarely came back to Britain

• People stopped committing crimes because they didn't want to go

One reason sending criminals to Australia was a failure

• Many got ill and died

• Whole families would commit crimes to be together

• Made Britain look like it was full of criminals

• Criminals saw it as a holiday