capital punishment Flashcards
1
Q
what is capital punishment know as?
A
death penalty
2
Q
why was there capital punishment?
A
. cheap
. meant to be a deterrent
3
Q
what was the capital punishment used for?
A
- serious crimes
- repeat offenders
4
Q
how could you avoid capital punishment?
A
becoming the king’s approver
5
Q
what happend in 1688 in relation to capital punishment?
A
rich and wealthy made laws
6
Q
in 1815 the use of capital punishment was increased, but for what offences?
A
- stealing
- cutting down young tress
7
Q
what was public hanging used for?
-spectators
A
fun
8
Q
when was the last public execution?
A
1964
