Enforcing law and order (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): 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
When were the Acts of Union passed that applied the English policing system to Wales?
When were the Acts of Union passed that applied the English policing system 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
Which Act gave parishes the task of taking care of their poor in 1601?
Which Act gave parishes the task of taking care of their poor in 1601?
Poor Relief Act
How many Justices of Peace did each shire typically have?
How many Justices of Peace did each shire typically have?
About 20
What type of crimes did JPs deal with at quarterly sessions held four times yearly?
What type of crimes did JPs deal with at quarterly sessions held four times yearly?
Witchcraft, assault and murder
By 1554, how long could JPs arrest and interrogate a suspect?
By 1554, how long could JPs arrest and interrogate a suspect?
Three days
Who appointed the parish constables to assist in local policing?
Who appointed the parish constables to assist in local policing?
Justices of Peace
How often were parish constables appointed?
How often were parish constables appointed?
Annually
What equipment did watchmen carry for protection?
What equipment did watchmen carry for protection?
A bell, a lantern and a staff
What were the paid watchmen set up by King Charles II commonly known as?
What were the paid watchmen set up by King Charles II commonly known as?
Charleys or Charlies
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