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Industrial Crime: Highway Robbery - Cause and Consequence

History
GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of highway robbery during the period of industrial crime, encouraging students to analyse historical sources and develop their understanding.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Industrial Crime
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Highway Robbery
#Identify causes of highway robbery during the industrial period
#Explain the impact of highway robbery on society
#Compare different historical perspectives on crime and law enforcement

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Industrial Crime: Highway Robbery - Cause and Consequence

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Grade GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Highway Robbery

Source A: Report from a Victorian police officer

'Highway robbery was a common and feared crime on the roads, often involving masked men stopping travellers and stealing their valuables.' Provenance: Police report, 1850.

1.
Explain why highway robbery was a significant problem in the 19th century. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views of the police officer in Source A with what a victim of highway robbery might say. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of Highway Robbery

Source B: Excerpt from a historical essay

'The rise of highway robbery was linked to increased wealth among the middle classes and the inadequacy of law enforcement on rural roads.' Provenance: 19th-century historical analysis.

1.
Outline the main causes of highway robbery during the industrial period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how economic factors contributed to the frequency of highway robberies. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of Highway Robbery

Source C: Newspaper report from the 1850s

'Highway robberies disrupted trade, caused fear among travellers, and led to increased costs for security.' Provenance: Victorian newspaper, 1850s.

1.
Explain the impact of highway robbery on trade and travel in the 19th century. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the effects of highway robbery on society with its effects on the law enforcement system. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Law Enforcement and Responses

Source D: Government report, 1855

'Efforts to combat highway robbery included increased patrols and the establishment of mounted police, but criminals continued to adapt.' Provenance: Official government report.

1.
Outline the measures taken by authorities to reduce highway robberies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse why highway robbers continued their activities despite these measures. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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