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Thursday 5 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) History B (Schools History Project)
J411/16 Crime and Punishment, c.1250 to present with
Britain in Peace and War, 1900–1918
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
*1438456399*
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
OCR OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA GCSE HISTORY B (SCHOOL’S HISTORY
PROJECT) J411/16: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, c1250 TO PRESENT WITH
BRITAIN IN PEACE AND WAR, 1900-1918 QUESTIONS JUNE 2025
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must
be clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Section A – Crime and Punishment, c.1250 to present: Answer Questions 1(a–c), 2, 3
and either Question 4 or Question 5.
• Section B – Britain in Peace and War, 1900–1918: Answer Questions 6(a–b) and 7, and
either Question 8 or Question 9.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 8 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
Crime and Punishment, c.1250 to present
Answer Questions 1(a–c), 2 and 3.
1
(a) Name one crime in medieval Britain (1250–1500) which could be punished by execution. [1]
(b) Name one new punishment introduced in the early modern period (1500–1750). [1]
(c) Identify one reason why the crime rate changed during the period 1900 to 2015. [1]
2 Write a clear and organised summary that analyses the use of technology in law enforcement
since c.1900.
Support your summary with examples. [9]
3 Why was the Metropolitan Police Force set up in 1829?
Explain your answer. [10]
Answer Question 4 or Question 5.
4* ‘The role of the community in enforcing the law and punishing criminals was more important in
the medieval period (1250–1500) than it has been after 1900.’
How far do you agree?
Give reasons for your answer. [18]
5* ‘The reason punishments changed in the period 1750–1900 was because of new concerns about
people’s welfare.’
How far do you agree?
Give reasons for your answer. [18]
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Thursday 5 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) History B (Schools History Project)
J411/16 Crime and Punishment, c.1250 to present with
Britain in Peace and War, 1900–1918
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
*1438456399*
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
OCR OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA GCSE HISTORY B (SCHOOL’S HISTORY
PROJECT) J411/16: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, c1250 TO PRESENT WITH
BRITAIN IN PEACE AND WAR, 1900-1918 QUESTIONS JUNE 2025
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must
be clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Section A – Crime and Punishment, c.1250 to present: Answer Questions 1(a–c), 2, 3
and either Question 4 or Question 5.
• Section B – Britain in Peace and War, 1900–1918: Answer Questions 6(a–b) and 7, and
either Question 8 or Question 9.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 8 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [601/8408/5] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST) 358825 Turn over
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Section A
Crime and Punishment, c.1250 to present
Answer Questions 1(a–c), 2 and 3.
1
(a) Name one crime in medieval Britain (1250–1500) which could be punished by execution. [1]
(b) Name one new punishment introduced in the early modern period (1500–1750). [1]
(c) Identify one reason why the crime rate changed during the period 1900 to 2015. [1]
2 Write a clear and organised summary that analyses the use of technology in law enforcement
since c.1900.
Support your summary with examples. [9]
3 Why was the Metropolitan Police Force set up in 1829?
Explain your answer. [10]
Answer Question 4 or Question 5.
4* ‘The role of the community in enforcing the law and punishing criminals was more important in
the medieval period (1250–1500) than it has been after 1900.’
How far do you agree?
Give reasons for your answer. [18]
5* ‘The reason punishments changed in the period 1750–1900 was because of new concerns about
people’s welfare.’
How far do you agree?
Give reasons for your answer. [18]
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