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This lesson examines the development of new punishments in the early modern period such as transportation, houses of correction, early prisons and the start of the bloody code. It then looks at the similarities with the use of corporal and capital punishments used in Medieval punishments.

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The 25 slide fully resourced lesson contains activities, tasks, practice exam questions, printable resources and all background knowledge:

• Slide 1: Title slide
• Slide 2: As You Enter Brain Teacher - Students are given two ‘Odd one out’ activities. Possible answers in the notes.
• Slide 3-4: Recap - Students recap information about Early Modern law enforcement methods by linking 9 statements to either town conatables, thief takers, night watchmen or the army. Answers provided.
• Slide 5: Starter 1 - Students analyse a graph showing the rapid reduction in capital crimes after the introduction of the Bloody Code.
• Slide 6-7: Starter 2 - Students recap the key terms linked to the purpose of punishments such as deterrent, reform, retribution etc.
• Slide 8: Background information about the continuity in the use of capital and corporal punishments in Early Modern England.
• Slide 9-10: Background information about the introduction of the Bloody Code.
• Slide 11-12: Background information about the use of prisons and Houses of Correction
• Slide 13: Background information about transportation.
• Slide 14-15: Task - Students complete a chart outlining the main punishments of Early Modern England and record if they are a continuity or change as well as the purpose of the punishment. Printable resources included.
• Slide 16-17: Two sets of challenge questions
• Slide 18-19: EXAM FOCUS - Examples of the 4 mark similarity and difference questions with structure guidance.
• Slide 20: EXAM FOCUS - An example of an ‘Explain why’ question based on the reasons for the development of transportation.
• Slide 21-22: EXAM FOCUS - Two examples of the ‘How far do you agree’ question.
• Slide 23: Learning Review activities
• Slide 24: Lesson Fact Sheet
• Slide 25: More from RA Resources

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