Jack the Ripper
Overview
This unit allows students an experience a hands on approach to investigating the Jack the Ripper murders using primary sources.
Example Key Words
Industrial
A place with lots of factories, and factory workers
Workhouse
A building for poor people to live or work in
Serial Killer
Someone who commits multiple murders
Social Reformer
Someone who tries to improve the way people live
Resources
Website: Have a look at some of the resources and activities to prepare you for the module – you can even vote for your favoured suspect! Jack the Ripper – History, Victims, Letters, Suspects. (jack-the-ripper.org)
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