1700-1900 Flashcards
What did the Fielding Brothers establish in 1748?
The Bow Street Runners, which set up street patrols around London and investigated crimes.
They published the newspaper Hue and Cry to spread information about criminals.
Who was Robert Peel?
The Home Secretary who established the Metropolitan Police in 1829 and persuaded MPs that police would not threaten individual liberty.
What was the size of the Metropolitan Police force created by Peel?
A force of 3,200 men with a uniform designed to look civilian rather than military, and officers were unarmed.
What led to more receptive public attitudes towards police forces?
Increased tax burden and the expectation that the government would do more to protect people from crime.
How did industrialisation affect crime rates?
Growth of cities and population led to more crime and fears of crime due to greater wealth and inequality.
What was the significance of the year 1856 in policing?
All towns and counties were required to have their own police force.
What was the state of policing systems from 1500-1700?
Court systems like County Assizes and Quarter Sessions remained unchanged from Medieval times.
What was the impact of the Peterloo Massacre?
It led to the use of the army to crush protests and heightened fears of revolution.
What was the role of the Fielding Brothers in policing?
They established the first recognized police force, the Bow Street Runners, to deal with rising crime in London.
What was a key factor influencing the establishment of the Metropolitan Police?
Widespread fear of rebellion and protest following the French Revolution.
How did Parliament’s role change due to the Napoleonic Wars?
There was greater acceptance of the government’s role in the ordinary lives of citizens.
What was the public’s expectation of government after the French Revolution?
Higher crime rates led to expectations that the government would be more active in protecting the lives of ordinary people.
What criticism did the use of the army face?
It was heavily criticized and led to calls for better forms of policing.
