Early Modern Britain c.1500–c.1750 (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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In which year were the first Justices of Peace appointed to assist with order in shires?
In which year were the first Justices of Peace appointed to assist with order in shires?
1326
By which century did parish constables replace the hundred men in assisting JPs?
By which century did parish constables replace the hundred men in assisting JPs?
13th century
Who did watchmen report directly to in the policing system?
Who did watchmen report directly to in the policing system?
Parish constable
In which years were the Acts of Union passed that applied English policing to Wales?
In which years were the Acts of Union passed that applied English policing to Wales?
1536 and 1543
In which year were parishes given responsibility to look after roads?
In which year were parishes given responsibility to look after roads?
1555
About how many Justices of Peace did each shire have?
About how many Justices of Peace did each shire have?
20
By 1554, for how long could JPs arrest and interrogate a suspect?
By 1554, for how long could JPs arrest and interrogate a suspect?
Three days
How often were parish constables appointed?
How often were parish constables appointed?
Annually
Which king passed an Act setting up paid watchmen known as Charleys?
Which king passed an Act setting up paid watchmen known as Charleys?
King Charles II
What was the alternative name for watchmen who patrolled at night?
What was the alternative name for watchmen who patrolled at night?
Bellmen
What equipment did watchmen carry for protection during patrols?
What equipment did watchmen carry for protection during patrols?
Bell, lantern & staff
What title was Jonathan Wild given as a notorious thief-taker?
What title was Jonathan Wild given as a notorious thief-taker?
Thief Taker General of GB & Ireland
Which pre-existing Welsh law was abandoned after the Acts of Union?
Which pre-existing Welsh law was abandoned after the Acts of Union?
Hywel Dda