Oxford Revise Edexcel GCSE History: Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000-present

Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000-present

1. Medieval England: criminal activity
2. Medieval England: law enforcement and punishment
3. Medieval case study: the influence of the Church
4. Early modern England: criminal activity
5. Early modern England: law enforcement and punishment
6. Early modern case studies: Gunpowder Plotters and Matthew Hopkins
7. Eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Britain: criminal activity
8. Eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Britain: law enforcement and punishment
9. Eighteenth- and nineteenth-century case studies: Robert Peel and Pentonville Prison
10. Modern Britain: criminal activity
11. Modern Britain: law enforcement and punishment
12. Modern case studies: Conscientious Objectors during the First World War and the Derek Bentley case
13. Historic Environment: Living in Whitechapel
14. Historic Environment: Policing in Whitechapel

Edexcel GCSE History: Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000-present Answer Page

This guide covers every topic in the Edexcel GCSE History: Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000-present course in depth, using clear, easy-to-understand language. Key terms boxes highlight the important words and language that you need to understand and help you to use them confidently. Revision tips give you quick ways to understand the core concepts and practice remembering them.

Each chapter has lots of exam-style questions for you to practice. These are designed to build your confidence, consolidate your knowledge and stretch your understanding. Exam tips show you how to interpret questions, what you need to do in your answers, and give you advice on how to get as many marks as possible.

Oxford Revise uses a clear three-step method to get you ready for your exams.

Step 1: Knowledge – learn the facts
Everything you need to know in each chapter is summarised in an easy-to-follow Knowledge Organiser.

Step 2: Retrieval – check you’ve retained the knowledge
Quick-fire recall questions and answers make sure you have learned the knowledge you will need for your exams.

Step 3: Practice – complete questions in the style of the final exams
Practice applying your knowledge and skills with plenty of exam-style questions, featuring hints and tips from revision and subject experts.

Authors:
Aaron Wilkes
Kat O’Connor

About Aaron Wilkes

Aaron has over 25 years’ experience working in schools as a teacher, department, and faculty leader.

He also leads the PGCE Secondary History course at the University of Warwick and is published widely as a school textbook author, mainly for Oxford University Press.

He is the co-creator/owner of an online History journal (practicalhistories.com) and is involved with the BBC as an Educational Consultant for their Bitesize and Teach platforms.