Crime and punishment 1700-1900

Which was not a reason Highway Robbery decreased in the 1800s?

• The death penalty was introduced as punishment

• The banking system was introduced

• Toll roads were created

• Highway patrols were used

Which act was introduced to stop poaching in 1723?

(a)  

What punishment were the Tolpuddle Martyrs given?

• 7 years transportation

• Execution

• Prison

• No punishment

Which is not a reason why the death penalty became unpopular in the 1800s?

• It was seen as inhumane

• Too many people were executed

• It resulted in fewer convictions

• New punishments existed

Why did Australia want an end to transportation?

• Ex-convicts took jobs from other people

• People wanted more humane punishments

• Australia was seen as a desirable place to live

• Australia wanted independence

In which year did public executions end?

(a)  

Name one prison reformer

(a)  

What job did Bow Street Runners usually have before being recruited?

• Thieves

• Politicians

• Thief Takers

• Night Watchmen

Who set up the Metropolitan Police?

(a)  

What was the 1856 Police Act?

• Set up CID

• Created more police funding

• Created more prisons

• Forced all places to set up local police forces