5.2.3
Racial Tensions
Racial Tensions in Whitechapel
Racial Tensions in Whitechapel
There were many challenges facing the people of Whitechapel. The area was a hotbed of racial tension which made society more segregated.


The presence of Irish Catholics
The presence of Irish Catholics
- The Irish were targeted because of their Roman Catholic religious beliefs.
- Ireland was ruled by the British but many did not want this and preferred the idea of independence.


Irish Fenian groups
Irish Fenian groups
- There was a rise in Irish Fenian groups who were campaigning for this separation.
- As a result of the rise of Fenian groups, there were bombs and explosions in the local area.


Gangs in Whitechapel
Gangs in Whitechapel
- Gangs were also a problem.
- Many criminal gangs ran protection rackets often targeting the Jewish businesses in Whitechapel.
- These rackets targeted groups that already feared the authorities and were unlikely to challenge them.
1Medieval England, 1000-1500
1.1Changing Definition of Crime in Medieval England
1.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
1.3Case Studies From 1000-1500
2Early Modern England, 1500-1700
2.1Changing Definitions of Crime
2.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
318th & 19th Century Britain
3.1Changing Definition of Crime in Industrial Britain
3.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
4Modern Britain, 1900-Present
4.1Changing Definition of Crime in Modern Britain
4.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
5Whitechapel Local Study
5.1The Geographical Area & Living Conditions
5.2The People of Whitechapel
5.3Policing in Whitechapel
5.3.1The Police Force in Whitechapel
5.3.2Jack the Ripper
5.3.3Challenges Facing the Police
5.3.4End of Topic Test - Policing in Whitechapel
5.3.5Grade 9 - Policing Whitechapel
5.3.6Diagnostic Misconceptions - Professional Police
5.3.7Diagnostic Misconceptions - Jack the Ripper
5.3.8Diagnostic Misconceptions - Vigilance Committee
5.3.9Diagnostic Misconceptions - Rundown Whitechapel
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1Medieval England, 1000-1500
1.1Changing Definition of Crime in Medieval England
1.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
1.3Case Studies From 1000-1500
2Early Modern England, 1500-1700
2.1Changing Definitions of Crime
2.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
318th & 19th Century Britain
3.1Changing Definition of Crime in Industrial Britain
3.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
4Modern Britain, 1900-Present
4.1Changing Definition of Crime in Modern Britain
4.2Nature of Law Enforcement & Punishment
5Whitechapel Local Study
5.1The Geographical Area & Living Conditions
5.2The People of Whitechapel
5.3Policing in Whitechapel
5.3.1The Police Force in Whitechapel
5.3.2Jack the Ripper
5.3.3Challenges Facing the Police
5.3.4End of Topic Test - Policing in Whitechapel
5.3.5Grade 9 - Policing Whitechapel
5.3.6Diagnostic Misconceptions - Professional Police
5.3.7Diagnostic Misconceptions - Jack the Ripper
5.3.8Diagnostic Misconceptions - Vigilance Committee
5.3.9Diagnostic Misconceptions - Rundown Whitechapel
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