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Explain why the Bloody Code was developed and ended! During the 1600's, England was changing dramatically, this in affected many crimes and punishments. The most dramatic change was the growth of population; this meant that with more people it was harder to find jobs. The amount of travel increased due to improved transport links and the development of coaches. However another change was that the poor became poorer and the rich became richer, the government was introducing more tax on goods as they were in need of money due to the war. The Bloody Code saw a dramatic increase in the number of executions. The Waltham Black Act of 1723 saw an increase in the number of crimes punishable by death, including if anything was stolen that was worth over 1 shilling. Apart from execution there were a number of other punishments that could be used, such as whipping, fines,...

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