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In the 18th century, the British often transported their prisoners to penal colonies, particularly in Australia and North America, as a means of punishment and to alleviate overcrowded jails. Convicts were typically sentenced to a period of servitude, during which they worked on public projects or in agriculture. This practice not only served as a deterrent for crime but also helped to establish and populate new settlements in the colonies. After serving their sentences, many prisoners were granted land and the opportunity to start anew.

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