Law enforcement (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What time period saw Britain's transformation from traditional to professional police forces?
What time period saw Britain's transformation from traditional to professional police forces?
1700 to 1900
What was the main role of watchmen in early 18th century Britain?
What was the main role of watchmen in early 18th century Britain?
Patrolling streets at night
Who was called in to restore order when serious riots broke out in early 18th century Britain?
Who was called in to restore order when serious riots broke out in early 18th century Britain?
Soldiers
Why was the traditional law enforcement system inadequate for growing industrial cities?
Why was the traditional law enforcement system inadequate for growing industrial cities?
It was designed for small, rural areas
In what year did Henry Fielding establish the Bow Street Runners?
In what year did Henry Fielding establish the Bow Street Runners?
1749
Who took control of the Bow Street Runners after Henry Fielding died?
Who took control of the Bow Street Runners after Henry Fielding died?
His half-brother John Fielding
When did the government begin funding the Bow Street Runners with public money?
When did the government begin funding the Bow Street Runners with public money?
1785
What revolutionary method did the Bow Street Runners introduce to law enforcement?
What revolutionary method did the Bow Street Runners introduce to law enforcement?
Systematic evidence gathering
When was the Metropolitan Police Act passed, establishing London's first professional police force?
When was the Metropolitan Police Act passed, establishing London's first professional police force?
1829
What did the Police Act of 1856 make compulsory across England and Wales?
What did the Police Act of 1856 make compulsory across England and Wales?
Professional police forces
How were police forces funded and monitored under the 1856 Police Act?
How were police forces funded and monitored under the 1856 Police Act?
Government funded with inspections
When was the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) created within the Metropolitan Police?
When was the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) created within the Metropolitan Police?
1878