Nature (or types) of Crimes

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What were the key words associated with vagrancy in the Early Modern Era?

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Poverty and unemployment

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The punishment for heresy in the Early Modern Era was: Excommunication, Imprisonment, Execution, Fines

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Execution

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People resorted to smuggling during the Industrial Era because:

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they wanted to avoid high taxes and tariffs.

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The Act of Indemnity 1736 was:

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a law to protect government officials from legal action for past actions

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The two types of highway robbers during the Industrial Era were: Highwaymen and Footpads, Bandits and Outlaws, Pirates and Buccaneers, Thieves and Burglars

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Highwaymen and Footpads

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What advancements in technology and transport led to new types of crime in the Modern Era?

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The invention of the internet and faster transportation methods

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What are some examples of cybercrime mentioned in the Modern Era?

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Identity theft, phishing, and hacking

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The impact of the Troubles in Northern Ireland during the Modern Era was:

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A conflict that resulted in significant political and social changes.

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The Industrial Revolution had a significant impact on crime by:

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increasing urbanization and poverty, leading to higher crime rates

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The Newport Rising was significant because:

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it marked the last large-scale armed rebellion against authority in Great Britain.