Understanding the Bloody Code: Vocabulary & Concepts
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to the Bloody Code, a period of severe and harsh criminal laws in early modern England.
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Understanding the Bloody Code: Vocabulary & Concepts
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Vocabulary and Concepts
The Bloody Code was a series of harsh laws in England during the 17th and 18th centuries. These laws made many crimes punishable by death, including theft, poaching, and highway robbery. The term reflects how severe and brutal the punishments were, often intended to serve as a deterrent to others.
Key terms:
- Hanging, drawing, and quartering: A form of execution used for treason.
- Deterrent: A measure meant to discourage crime.
- Reformation: An approach focusing on changing offenders rather than punishing them severely.
- Capital punishment: The death penalty.
During this period, the law was used to maintain social order, but many argued it was overly harsh and unjust. The Bloody Code led to the execution of many people for relatively minor crimes.
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