For 10 points, name this activity in which bears are tormented for sport.
Elizabeth I banned the production of plays on Thursdays because they interfered in this activity, and she overruled Parliament when a law was proposed banning this activity. In 1583, the Puritans attempted to stop this activity after several spectators (+) died when a stand collapsed during an occurrence of this activity at the Paris Gardens. The most famous animal involved in this activity was named Sackerson. Typically, the animal in question would be tied to a post, and (*) dogs would be set on it. For 10 points, name this activity in which bears are tormented for sport.
Elizabeth I banned the production of plays on Thursdays because they interfered in this activity, and she overruled Parliament when a law was proposed banning this activity.
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