Norman and later medieval law enforcement (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did the Norman Conquest occur?
In which year did the Norman Conquest occur?
1066
What were tithings in the Anglo-Saxon system that Normans maintained?
What were tithings in the Anglo-Saxon system that Normans maintained?
Groups of 10 men responsible for each other
What was trial by combat, introduced by the Normans?
What was trial by combat, introduced by the Normans?
Two parties fighting until death/surrender
Why did Normans believe trial by combat worked?
Why did Normans believe trial by combat worked?
God would ensure the righteous party won
What was the main role of foresters in Norman England?
What was the main role of foresters in Norman England?
Policing royal forests and enforcing laws
Were parish constables paid for their law enforcement work?
Were parish constables paid for their law enforcement work?
No, they were unpaid
How long did a parish constable typically serve?
How long did a parish constable typically serve?
One year
From when did parish constables lead chases after the hue and cry was raised?
From when did parish constables lead chases after the hue and cry was raised?
The 1250s onwards
When did Richard I first appoint keepers of the peace?
When did Richard I first appoint keepers of the peace?
1195
In what year did Edward II extend keepers of the peace to all areas of England?
In what year did Edward II extend keepers of the peace to all areas of England?
1327
When was the Justices of the Peace Act that created the formal JP system?
When was the Justices of the Peace Act that created the formal JP system?
1361
How were Justices of the Peace selected?
How were Justices of the Peace selected?
Appointed by the monarch
From when could sheriffs form posses to help catch criminals?
From when could sheriffs form posses to help catch criminals?
1285
When were trial by ordeal and trial by combat officially abolished?
When were trial by ordeal and trial by combat officially abolished?
1215