Whitechapel (1870-1900) Flashcards
Housing
Houses were divided into apartments to fit more people. Poor sanitation. Poor poeple lived in doss houses for a night or two.
Work and workhouses
Many residents worked in small, dark, overcrowded shops in trades sich as shoemaking, tailoring and making matches. Hours were long and wages were low. The Whitechapel workhouse wa the last resource for sleeping. Rules were strict as everyone was seperate such as children and mothers.
Immigration
Irish men came to England to make a living. Large numbers settled in Whitechapel. Eastern Europe Jewish immigration. Jews came from russia after the assassination of Tsar Alexander II. Jews were seperated mostly because they only spoke Yiddish There were fears that immigrants were bringing dangerous political views. There had been several assassinations and bombings across europe carried out by anrachists.
Why was policing in whitechapel difficult
Narrow streets made it easy for criminals to hide. Alcohol caused a lot of problems, there were problems with sex work such as prostitution and brothels, gangs of all ages. Officers went on the beat, criminals could memorise this and could work around it.
What notorious criminal case occurred in Whitechapel in 1888?
The Jack the Ripper murders.
True or False: The Metropolitan Police was established in 1829.
True.
What was the primary function of the Metropolitan Police in Whitechapel?
To maintain public order and prevent crime.
Fill in the blank: The area of Whitechapel was known for its high levels of ________ during the late 19th century.
crime.
Which social issue contributed to the rise of crime in Whitechapel?
Poverty.
What was the punishment for petty theft in Victorian England?
Transportation or imprisonment.
Multiple Choice: What type of crime was most common in Whitechapel? A) Homicide B) Theft C) Fraud D) Arson
B) Theft.
What investigative technique was first widely used by the Metropolitan Police in the 19th century?
The use of detectives.
True or False: The public had a high level of trust in the Metropolitan Police during the Whitechapel murders.
False.
What was a common form of punishment for more serious crimes in Victorian London?
Hanging.
Short Answer: Who was the Home Secretary during the Jack the Ripper murders?
Sir Henry Matthews.
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a significant social movement that aimed to improve conditions in Whitechapel.
Reform movement.
What role did the press play in the Whitechapel crimes?
They sensationalized the murders and influenced public perception.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a method of policing in Whitechapel? A) Beat patrols B) Community watch C) Surveillance cameras D) Detective work
C) Surveillance cameras.
What was the impact of the Whitechapel murders on policing methods in London?
It led to increased focus on detective work and forensic methods.
