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The Pilgrims committed adultery (Hawthorne's ''Scarlet Letter''). Court records indicate there were many accusations of witchcraft and defamation of character. There was domestic violence and it was considered a crime to abuse a parent. Since the Pilgrims enjoyed a drink of alcohol now and then, there were probably fights and theft. According to a timeline on the HistoryNet, in 1630, John Billington, one of the original Pilgrims who came over on the Mayflower, became the first person in the American colonies hanged for murder. TheHistoryNet: Today In History: September 30 http://www.thehistorynet.com/ You might check your library for a book called, Murder in America, by Roger Lane. It is a history of murder in America going back to colonial times.
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∙ 12y agoAccording to Stephen Fry on BBC QI the pilgrim fathers left England because they were being stopped from persecuting others, including carrying out a murder. This is given added credence when one considers their well documented behaviour upon reaching america.
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When was Pilgrim Fathers Memorial created?
Pilgrim Fathers Memorial was created in 1957.
Where did pilgrim fathers leave from?
In 1608 the pilgrim fathers left England to America
When did the pilgrim fathers leave Plymonth?
The pilgrim fathers left Plymonth in 1620 for search of America. On September 6th, 1920, 102 pilgrim fathers set sail for their epic journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
Why are the pilgrim fathers an important part of American history?
The Pilgrim Fathers were Protestant subjects of the English Crown. They worshipped as Christians.
How did Mongols discriminated against the Chinese?
They discriminated because punishments for crimes were unequal.
What are the crimes and punishments for the renaissance?
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Describe 5 crimes and their punishments?
There are many crimes that have punishments such as murder. Some states in the United States will sentence someone to death for a murder.
What is an example of how the Mongols discriminated against the Chinese?
punishments for crimes were unequalPunishments for crimes were unequal.
Is an example of how Mongols discriminated against the Chinese?
punishments for crimes were unequalPunishments for crimes were unequal.
What is the name of the pilgrim fathers 's boat?
The Mayflower
What are some modern crimes and punishments?
the American challenge.
What was the first Christian sect in America?
The pilgrim fathers were Puritan.
