Law and Order in Tudor and Stuart Times

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Law and Order in Tudor and Stuart Times
How severe were the punishments?
How bad were the crimes?
The 3 worst
The 3 worst
1 2 3
1 2 3
Who protected the public?
How nasty were the weapons?
The 3 worst
1 2 3
Was it better to be a criminal or a policeman in
Tudor and Stuart times?
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WANTED
Dead or Alive
For the crime of
And other crimes.
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Evidence from his house...
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Punishments he may get..
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By order of.....
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• Law and Order in Tudor and Stuart Times session
  scheme
• 1. Introduction the situation today 5 minutes
• Whole group sitting
• - What is law and order like today?
• - Who do we have to protect us?
• - How do the police defend themselves?
• - What weapons do criminals carry?
• What are typical crimes in this area?
• 2. Activity What was Law and Order like in
  Tudor and Stuart Times? 15 minutes
• In sub-groups of 2-3
• Research, discuss and fill in activity cards.