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- 1. Multiple Choice
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
- 2. Fill in the Blank
Which act was introduced to stop poaching in 1723?
- 3. Multiple Choice
What punishment were the Tolpuddle Martyrs given?
7 years transportation
Execution
Prison
No punishment
- 4. Multiple Choice
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
- 5. Multiple Choice
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
- 6. Fill in the Blank
In which year did public executions end?
- 7. Fill in the Blank
Name one prison reformer
- 8. Multiple Choice
What job did Bow Street Runners usually have before being recruited?
Thieves
Politicians
Thief Takers
Night Watchmen
- 9. Fill in the Blank
Who set up the Metropolitan Police?
- 10. Multiple Choice
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
- 11. Fill in the Blank
What was the name of the system used at Pentonville Prison?
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