Question

Explain any three steps taken to control crime in London in the 1870s

Answer 1

Philanthropist is one who works for social upliftment and charity by donating time and money for that purpose. As London flourished, crime grew. There were 20000 criminals living in London in the 1870s.
Criminal activities in this period became a great concern for the authority. The police were worried about law and order.
Some steps taken to control the crime were
(i)The criminals were counted, their activities were watched and ways of life were investigated.
(ii) To discipline the criminals, the authorities imposed high penalties for crime.
(iii) Works were offered to those who were considered the ‘deserving poor’.

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Answer 2

With Industrialization, London became a powerful magnet for migrant population but it did not have enough industries to meet the growing requirements. Thus, poverty, unemployment, child labor, increase in crime became a stark reality.

a. Poor people who committed small thefts like stealing food, from shops, clothes etc. This people were considered part of criminal category.

b. There were cheats, petty thieves, pickpockets etc.

c. To keep a check on the growing crime rate, population of the criminals was counted .

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