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The law was much different at the end of the 19th century than today. Or at least the punishment part of the law. An example of this difference would be the U.S. west where it was punishable by death to steal somebody's horse. In a lot of cases the gun was the prevailing way to handle a criminal. Or the end of a rope. Modern forensics were an unknown, almost 100 years in the future. Most times a person's life depended on eye witness's. Unfortunatly, studies have shown that eye witness testimony is one of the most flawed when trying to establish proof and truth. Not really on purpose, but people, even the most honest, are subject to 'getting it wrong'. We forget, or influenced by outside factors.
In San Diego, California in the late 1800's a man known as 'Yankee Jim' was hung for stealing a row boat. Nobody was more suprised than Jim himself. He was prepared for a short stint in the local lockup, which he got, being held in the jail until his execution.
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How many people worked in a Victorian workhouse?
72,591
How vile was life for ordinary people in Victorian Britain?
bad
What are the release dates for Crime and Punishment - 2002 People vs- Clifford Smith 2-3?
Crime and Punishment - 2002 People vs- Clifford Smith 2-3 was released on: USA: 2003
What were poor Victorian's daily routines?
they had to go to school or they went to work to sweep chimnys
What are the release dates for Crime and Punishment - 2002 People vs- Tianna Thomas and People vs- Charles Mambane 3-6?
Crime and Punishment - 2002 People vs- Tianna Thomas and People vs- Charles Mambane 3-6 was released on: USA: 2004
What was Victorian crime and punishment?
they got hanged
What was the crime and punishment like in Victorian times?
horrible
Where Can you find out about Victorian crime and criminals on the Internet?
I went to www.google.com and searched for Victorian Crime and Victoriam Criminals. It had some stuff listed. If you know what or who you're searching for (like Jack the Ripper) you can find lots of information.
Why do people feel the need to have a home alarm?
People feel they need to have a home alarm because it makes them feel safe. This is especially true for areas that are urban or have a high crime rate.
Explain the relationship between the Victorian reader and the Victorian author?
well, a Victorian reader is someone that evaluates or someone that is compataballied to a situation such as how would a Victorian reader feel aout this character? etcetera. wheras, a victiorian author is a Victorian that writes books. the relation-ship etween these people are no different. apart from one produces then the next reads(:
Who went on holiday on Victorian times?
Victorian people mostly
How did the people in 1850 feel about guilt sin crime and adultery?
they put a red scarlet letter "A" on the hoe
What did the poor people drink in Victorian times?
what did poor people eat and drink in the victorian era
Why peolpe commit crime?
people commit crime usually because they dont want to get in more trouble than they are already in. and some people havent done something like that and they actually feel bad.
Which occupational group employed the people in Victorian England?
The mafacturer companies employed the most people in the victorian era
Did children get hung in Victorian times?
no they got worse punishments hahaha
How many people in a Victorian class?
my school was victorian and it had 12 puples in when it first opened
