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For the same reason it is use today--to punish people for breaking the law. The Romans used what we would consider today less humane ways of capital punishment. The Romans lived in a more violent society and often used methods such as crucifixion as a way to control and influence people not to rebel or break the laws.
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Capital punishment in Victorian times?
Capital punishment in Victorian times was harsh. The era still had hangings but by the time the era was in full swing more transportation to the colonies were carried out as corporal punishments.
What is another name for the death penalty?
Capital punishment.
How many people did the Romans crucify?
Crucifixion has been used by several civilizations as a form of capital punishment. An exact number is hard to give based on the historical records. The Romans killed at least 10,000 in this way and probably many thousands more. It was used on enemies of the state as a humiliation.
Is there a humane method of capital punishment?
This is a controversial subject as capital punishment in general is a system being scrutinized. However, there tends to be a shift towards making capital punishment as humane as possible. In America right now, lethal injection has been given much support for being quick and painless... and therefore seen as more humane. However, new data has shown that a person put through lethal injection can still feel feel pain. It is now being criticized as well for being an inhumane method of capital punishment. Much more information can be found in the wikipedia site, if searched Capital Punishment.
Did the poor Romans have butter?
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Why do people crucify?
Crucifixion was a Roman type of capital punishment for slaves, thieves and rebels who were not Romans.
Why was roman capital punishment used?
the main reason that roman capital punishment was used was to deter people from comitting crimes. hope this helps.
The first time capital punishment was used?
Capital punishment has been used since before the beginning of recorded history. No one can say when it was first used.
Was capital and corporal punishment used to control the criminally insane?
If they can really prove that the suspect is indeed insane, the judge would not allow capital punishment to be used on them.
What term is used for capital punishment?
The death penalty.
How many years has America used capital punishment?
400
Why do you think capital punishment was abolish in Jamaica?
Although capital punishment has not been used in Jamaica for quite some time, it has not been abolished and it remains a legal punishment under Jamaican Law.
Is revenge justification for capital punishment?
no revenge is not justification for capital punishment
What is Austria doing on capital punishment?
Austria doesn't have capital punishment.
What constitutes Capital Punishment in your society?
in the USA capital punishment is DEATH
Which form of capital punishment is used in Virginia?
Lethal injection or electrocution
What is a type of capital punishment for Canada?
Canada abolished capital punishment in 1976; the last execution was performed on December 11, 1962. Hanging was the only method they used.
