The Laws of _____ Allow for Reduced Penalties If a Rape

question 28

Multiple Choice

The laws of _____ allow for reduced penalties if a rape is committed by a husband against a wife even when she is not in a helpless state.

• A) Denmark
• B) England
• C) the United States
• D) Sweden

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Definitions:

Sam Houston

An American soldier and politician, significant for his role in bringing Texas into the United States as a constituent state.

Texas's Secession

The act in 1861 when Texas declared its secession from the United States to join the Confederate States during the American Civil War.

Avoid War

Strategies or policies adopted by countries or leaders to prevent military conflicts through diplomacy, treaties, and other peaceful means.

Upper South

The Upper South traditionally refers to the northern tier of Southern states in the United States, which includes Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri, characterized by a distinct socioeconomic and cultural identity.