Hangings also became more effective in killing the prisoners. In the 1870s, the long drop technique for hanging was introduced. This resulted in the neck of the prisoner being snapped causing instant death.
Assessing Your Learning
1. What new crimes were committed in a rapidly changing society?
2. What was the most common crime in the 19th century?
3. How did people view punishment of criminals?
4. Did people favour hanging as a punishment?
5. Where did Britain transport criminals? 6. What did they do in that country? 7. Name one term of the Gaols Act, 1823.
8. Name the first of the 90 new prisons built in England.
9. What was (i) the separate system and (ii) the silent system?
10. Why were public hangings banned?
A public hanging in London at the end of the 18th century. How would you describe the attitude and behaviour of the crowd?
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4. Crime and Punishment in Modern Times
Who made the laws? During the 20th century, crime and punishment was influenced by many factors.
1
People wanted more severe punishments and more policing
Feelings stirred up by some politicians and newspapers
5 Public opinion
Social changes and divisions
Factors
influencing crime and punishment in 20th century
People unknown to each other
More
opportunities to commit crime
4
Growth of cities and towns
3 Rising
expectations of consumer society
Illustrate patterns of change in crime and punishment in modern times