Lesson 1: Anglo Saxon England- Overview of the course

• What is the definition of treason?

  Acts aiming to bring down the government
• What does petty theft refer to?

  The theft of very low value
• How is murder defined?

  Deliberate and planned killing of another
• What distinguishes manslaughter from murder?

  Manslaughter is accidental and unplanned
• What is a hate crime based on?

  Discrimination against a particular group
• What is the role of the Home Secretary in law enforcement?

  Responsible for law enforcement in the country
• What does collective responsibility mean?

  Shared responsibility for not breaking laws
• What is the purpose of an oath in law enforcement?

  To swear that a person is innocent
• What does vigilance refer to in law enforcement?

  Community members seeking justice themselves
• What are the historical periods of Anglo-Saxon England?

  • Anglo-Saxon: c. 410-1066
  • Norman Britain: 1066-1154
  • Late Medieval: 1154-1485
  • Early Modern: 1485-1700
  • Industrial: 1700-1900
  • Twentieth Century: 1900+
• What significant event occurred in 1066?

  The Battle of Hastings
• What is retribution in the context of punishment?

  Punishment equal to the crime committed
• What is the goal of reformation as a punishment?

  To change the behavior of the offender
• What is the purpose of deterrent punishment?

  To discourage others from committing crimes
• What is capital punishment?

  A punishment resulting in death of a criminal
• What does corporal punishment involve?

  Physical harm to a criminal
• What is transportation as a form of punishment?

  Moving a criminal to another country
• What is a borstal?

  A prison and work camp for young people
• What is probation?

  Supervised time after a prison sentence
• What major events occurred during the periods of Anglo-Saxon England?

  • Viking invasions
  • The Black Death
  • World War One & Two