If a watchman or any other citizen saw a crime in progress,he was expected to __________,summoning all citizens within earshot to join in pursuing and capturing the wrongdoer.

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Giving the hue and cry was a common practice in medieval England where anyone who witnessed a crime was expected to loudly announce it and call for help in catching the offender. This would alert nearby citizens to assist in catching the wrongdoer. The tithing system was a way of organizing groups of citizens to maintain public order, but it did not involve calling for help in catching criminals. Identifying and pursuing the criminal may also be necessary, but giving the hue and cry was the first and most essential step.

If a Watchman or Any Other Citizen Saw a Crime