The Georgians: Society and Change · 1714 – 1760
Crime and Punishment: The Bloody Code
The harsh legal system of the 18th century and the use of transportation.
Key Questions
- 1Why did the number of capital offences increase so much in the 1700s?
- 2Was the "Bloody Code" effective at deterring crime?
- 3Why did Britain start sending convicts to the colonies?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: History - Social and Cultural HistoryKS3: History - Crime and Punishment
Year: Year 8
Subject: History
Unit: The Georgians: Society and Change
Period: 1714 – 1760
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