19th Century Crime and Punishment Quiz
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What was perceived to be better than the life of the poorest free worker?

  • Living in the countryside
  • Working in a factory
  • Prison (correct)
  • Apprenticeship

    • What was believed to be worse than the life of the poorest free worker?

  • Homelessness
  • Being unemployed
  • Being a servant
  • Prison (correct)

    • How does the general perception of prison compare to death?

  • Prison was considered equivalent to death
  • Prison had no comparison to death
  • Prison was seen as better than death
  • Prison was viewed as worse than death (correct)

    • Which individual is known for her efforts in improving conditions for female prisoners in the early 19th century?

    <p>Elizabeth Fry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the following was NOT involved in campaigning for prison reform?

    <p>Queen Victoria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept does ‘doli incapax’ refer to in legal terms?

    <p>Incapable of understanding the nature of an act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the function of the Scold's Bridle?

    <p>To punish gossipers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with the design of the Panoptican prison structure?

    <p>Jeremy Bentham</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were capital and corporal punishments performed publicly?

    <p>To shame as well as inflict physical pain on the criminal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crimes were reserved for capital punishment by the 1861 Offences Against the Persons Act?

    <p>Murder and high treason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Factory Act of 1833?

    <p>Restricted the employment of children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was a prominent figure in campaigning for the rights of female prisoners in the early 19th century?

    <p>Elizabeth Fry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term ‘doli incapax’ refer to in legal context?

    <p>Incapable of understanding one's actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the penal principle of less eligibility dictate about prison conditions?

    <p>Prison conditions should be harsher than the life of the poorest worker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main causes attributed to juvenile delinquency in the 19th century?

    <p>A lack of parental supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which century did murder and manslaughter become recognized as distinct legal categories?

    <p>18th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was responsible for the design of the Panoptican?

    <p>Jeremy Bentham</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Scold’s Bridle?

    <p>To silence and humiliate the wearer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a common factor in juvenile delinquency among working-class children in the 19th century?

    <p>Absence of parental guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual campaigned for improvements in the treatment of female prisoners during the 19th century?

    <p>Elizabeth Fry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term ‘doli incapax’ refer to?

    <p>Incapable of being held legally responsible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the legal term 'doli incapax' signify?

    <p>Incapable of feeling remorse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Scold’s Bridle in historical punishment?

    <p>To silence and humiliate offenders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common belief about juvenile delinquency in the 19th century?

    <p>It was caused by a lack of parental supervision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about Elizabeth Fry?

    <p>She was a prominent figure in campaign to improve female prisoners' conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept underpins Social Darwinism?

    <p>Natural selection in human societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the predominant view regarding the moral education of working-class children in the 19th century?

    <p>They were neglected in terms of moral upbringing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was responsible for the design of the Panoptican prison structure?

    <p>Jeremy Bentham</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual is known for advocating improvements in the treatment of female prisoners in the early 19th century?

    <p>Elizabeth Fry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual was NOT involved in penal reforms during the 19th century?

    <p>Queen Victoria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key characteristic of working-class children's experience during the 19th century?

    <p>Early entry into the workforce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critique did Social Darwinism face from various scholars?

    <p>It justified social inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were working-class children typically left to do while their parents worked?

    <p>Be left on their own</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'doli incapax' refer to in legal context?

    <p>Incapable of being sorry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose did the Scold's Bridle serve?

    <p>Punish women for gossiping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with designing the Panopticon, a type of institutional building?

    <p>Jeremy Bentham</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notable figure worked to improve conditions for female prisoners in the early 19th century?

    <p>Elizabeth Fry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary function of a gibbet in historical context?

    <p>To display the remains of executed criminals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which demographic was subject to public flogging in the 18th century?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critical change did the Factory Act of 1833 implement?

    <p>Restricted the employment of children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor contributing to the lack of education among working-class children?

    <p>Their parents were working long hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the legal term ‘doli incapax’ refer to?

    <p>Incapable of being regretful for actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Scold’s Bridle?

    <p>A device designed to limit the speech of offenders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is recognized as the designer of the Panoptican, a significant architectural concept in prison reform?

    <p>Jeremy Bentham</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Elizabeth Fry known for during the early 19th century?

    <p>Campaigning for the rights of female prisoners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these was NOT a common problem faced by working-class children in the Victorian era?

    <p>Excessive leisure time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What social ideal did working-class children often contradict during the Victorian period?

    <p>Ideal of domestic tranquility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legal principle protects children from being charged with certain crimes based on their maturity?

    <p>Doli incapax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Multiple Choice Questions - Topic 1

    • Question 1: The most common crime during the 19th century was:
      • Small-scale theft
    • Question 2: Patrick Colquhoun's major crime analysis from 1795 was titled:
      • A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis
    • Question 3: The author of London Labour and the London Poor (19th century):
      • Henry Mayhew
    • Question 4: The Scold's Bridle was:
      • A metal helmet with a built-in gag
    • Question 5: The penal principle of less eligibility means:
      • Prison had to be worse than the life of the poorest free worker

    Multiple Choice Questions - Topic 2

    • Question 1: The main premise of Social Darwinism:

      • Survival of the fittest

    • Question 2: Who could be publicly flogged in the 18th century?

      • All of the above (men, women, children)

    • Question 3: The gibbet was:

      • A metal cage for executed criminals' bodies

    • Question 4: Capital and corporal punishments were carried out in public to:

      • Shame and inflict physical pain on the criminal

    • Question 5: The 1861 Offences Against the Persons Act reserved the death penalty for these crimes:

      • Murder and high treason

    Multiple Choice Questions - Topic 3

    • Question 1: The penal principle of less eligibility:
      • Prison had to be worse than the life of the poorest free worker
    • Question 2: Who was subjected to the Scold's Bridle?
      • Troubled women
    • Question 3: The century when murder and manslaughter became distinct legal categories:
      • 18th century
    • Question 4: The main reason for juvenile delinquency in the 19th century:
      • Working-class children were left unsupervised
    • Question 5: The official publication of crime statistics started in:
      • 1810

    Multiple Choice Questions - Topic 4

    • Question 1: The primary cause of juvenile delinquency during the 19th century:
      • Working-class children being left unsupervised
    • Question 2: What does "doli incapax" mean?
      • Incapable of being held legally responsible for their actions. (Incapable of being held legally responsible for their actions.)
    • Question 3: What was the Scold's Bridle?
      • A metal helmet with a built-in gag
    • Question 4: The architect/designer of the Panopticon:
      • Jeremy Bentham
    • Question 5: Which person advocated for improvements for female prisoners in the early 19th century
      • Elizabeth Fry

    Multiple Choice Questions - Topic 5

    • Question 1: Most common crime of the 19th century
      • Small-scale theft
    • Question 2: Major crime analysis by Patrick Colquhoun (1795)
      • A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis
    • Question 3: Author of 'London Labour and the London Poor'
      • Henry Mayhew
    • Question 4: The Scold's Bridle
      • A metal helmet with a built-in gag
    • Question 5: Penal Principle of Less Eligibility
      • Prison had to be worse than the life of the poorest free worker

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