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Forest Laws: Cause and Consequence in Medieval Crime

History
GCSE
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of Forest Laws in medieval England, focusing on their impact on society and the environment.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Medieval Crime
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Forest Laws
#Explain the reasons for the introduction of Forest Laws
#Analyze the social and economic consequences of Forest Laws
#Compare different perspectives on Forest Laws

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Forest Laws: Cause and Consequence in Medieval Crime

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A

Introduction to Forest Laws

Source A: Proclamation of Forest Laws, 1215 'The king has established laws to protect the royal forests, forbidding commoners from hunting or cutting trees, to preserve game and land for royal use.' Provenance: Royal proclamation issued by King John.

1.
Explain why Forest Laws were introduced in medieval England. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views of King John and commoners regarding Forest Laws based on Source A and your own knowledge. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of Forest Laws

Source B: Excerpt from a Medieval Chronicle 'The king sought to reclaim lands for hunting and increase his treasure, leading to strict laws on forest use.' Provenance: Medieval chronicler, 13th century.

1.
Outline the main causes of the introduction of Forest Laws. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how the expansion of royal forests affected local communities. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Consequences of Forest Laws

Source C: Letter from a Villager, 1300 'We are persecuted for gathering firewood and grazing cattle. Our livelihoods are destroyed by these harsh laws.' Provenance: Letter from a villager living near a royal forest.

1.
Analyze the social consequences of Forest Laws based on Source C. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
2.
Compare the economic impact of Forest Laws on landowners and commoners. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Long-term Effects of Forest Laws

Source D: Historian's View 'The Forest Laws contributed to social unrest and increased tensions between the monarchy and the common people, eventually fueling resistance.' Provenance: Modern historian, 20th century.

1.
Explain the long-term consequences of Forest Laws on medieval society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of medieval authorities and modern historians on the impact of Forest Laws. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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