Jack The Ripper Q1 Guide

Jack the Ripper Q1 What does the examiner want you to do? Describe law and order in London in the late nineteenth century. Aim to write about 400 words….

Target: Key features/recall of knowledge Level 1: Simple statements supported by some knowledge, e.g. the police, crimes, punishments etc. (1-5) – Grades E, F, G Level 2: Developed statements supported by relevant knowledge, e.g. details about the Metropolitan Police Force, methods, police work, reputation, types of crimes etc. (6-10) – Grades D, C Level 3: Developed exposition supported by selected knowledge, e.g. shows understanding of the expected role of the police, controversy over use of force, crimes that could be prevented etc. (11-15) – Grades A*, A, B Paragraph 1

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Key content Introduction – historical background to law and order in London: charlies, constables, beadles, magistrates, bridewells and lock-ups; Bow Street Runners, River Police and the reasons for introducing the professional police force; Peel’s role; historical context – French Revolution, industrial conflict, protest movements and uprisings; growing fear of crime and ‘criminal class’. Role and reputation of the Metropolitan Police; methods used; suitability of recruits; types of crimes the police would face; Opposition to policing from both rich and poor, and reasons why; adaption of crime prevention and crime detection methods and techniques; Continued problems for police into late 19th century; threat of Irish terrorism; gap between rich and poor; West End and East End; natives and immigrants; Successes of police force 1850-1888; gradual acceptance of police force; new technology and methods since 1829

Remember WHEN the ‘late nineteenth century’ is…..!! Refer to historyrevision.myfreeforum.org for info sheets, presentations, videos and notes….