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GCSE History · key term
A blood sport in which a chained bear was attacked by dogs in front of spectators.
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Revise: Popular EntertainmentIn bear-baiting and bull-baiting, a bear or bull was chained in an arena while dogs attacked it. Chaining the larger animal prevented its escape but allowed it to fight back. London’s Bear Garden in the Paris Garden area was a well-known venue for baiting.
When explaining connections, support them with details. Bear-baiting and cock-fighting both involved animal cruelty, attracted spectators and encouraged betting.
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