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What was the primary purpose of the jury in the case against William Penn and William Mead?
What was the primary purpose of the jury in the case against William Penn and William Mead?
- To determine the guilt or innocence of Penn and Mead (correct)
- To provide a platform for the religious dissenters to voice their views
- To enforce the law against public preaching
- To embarrass the king by prosecuting Penn and Mead
How did the composition of juries in England evolve over time?
How did the composition of juries in England evolve over time?
- Juries were picked without regard to their economic status (correct)
- Juries were chosen based on their religious beliefs
- Juries were chosen based on their economic status
- Juries remained comprised of noblemen and commoners
What was the significance of the jury's role in the case against William Penn and William Mead?
What was the significance of the jury's role in the case against William Penn and William Mead?
- It showed the jury's ability to embarrass the king
- It revealed the jury's bias towards religious dissenters
- It highlighted the jury's role in enforcing the law against public preaching
- It demonstrated the jury's rise to power within the judicial system (correct)
What was the primary reason for the laws against public preaching in England at the time?
What was the primary reason for the laws against public preaching in England at the time?
What was the primary role of the jury in civil disputes in England at the time?
What was the primary role of the jury in civil disputes in England at the time?
What was the purpose of the "hue and cry" method for resolving crimes in England at the time?
What was the purpose of the "hue and cry" method for resolving crimes in England at the time?
What was the primary purpose of the "ordeal" as a form of punishment in England at the time?
What was the primary purpose of the "ordeal" as a form of punishment in England at the time?
What was the primary function of the "ecclesiastical courts" in England at the time?
What was the primary function of the "ecclesiastical courts" in England at the time?
What was the primary difference between civil and criminal cases in England at the time?
What was the primary difference between civil and criminal cases in England at the time?
What was the primary purpose of the "compurgation" method used in civil disputes in England at the time?
What was the primary purpose of the "compurgation" method used in civil disputes in England at the time?
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