The Significance and Factors of Highway Robbery in Industrial Crime

History
GCSE / Grade 8 / Year 9
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The Significance and Factors of Highway Robbery in Industrial Crime

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Grade GCSE / Grade 8 / Year 9
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Introduction to Highway Robbery and Its Significance

During the industrial period, highway robbery was a common crime that reflected the social and economic conditions of the time. It involved criminals attacking travelers and stealing their goods, often due to widespread poverty, lack of law enforcement, and the growth of trade routes. Understanding its significance helps us see how crime influenced law enforcement, society, and economic stability during this era.

1.
Outline what highway robbery was and why it was considered significant during the industrial period.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the social and economic factors that contributed to highway robbery. Which do you think was more important? Justify your answer.
[6 marks]
B

Categorizing Factors Influencing Highway Robbery

Question 1: Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious:

  • Growth of trade routes
  • Poverty among the working class
  • Weakness of local law enforcement
  • Religious conflicts and divisions

Question 2: Which category do you think had the greatest overall impact on the rise of highway robbery? Explain your choice.

1.
Categorize each of the following factors: Growth of trade routes, Poverty among the working class, Weakness of law enforcement, Religious conflicts. Provide a brief explanation for each choice.
[4 marks]
2.
Which of these categories do you think had the greatest impact on the rise of highway robbery? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
C

Analyzing the Significance of Factors

Question 1: Explain why economic factors were more significant than religious factors in contributing to highway robbery.

1.
Explain why economic factors, such as increased trade and wealth disparity, were more significant than religious conflicts in causing highway robbery.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the importance of social and political factors in the rise of highway robbery. Which was more influential? Justify your answer.
[6 marks]
D

Justifying the Relative Significance of Factors

Question 1: Justify which factor (Political, Social, Economic, Religious) was the most significant in the rise of highway robbery, using evidence to support your answer.

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Justify which factor you believe was most significant in the rise of highway robbery. Use specific historical evidence to support your decision.
[6 marks]

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1/1/2026
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