With a Graduated Scale of Penalties, Punishment Becomes Progressively More

question 11

True/False

With a graduated scale of penalties, punishment becomes progressively more severe each time the violation is repeated.

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Definitions:

Pre-war Mexican Land

Territories that were part of Mexico before wars, particularly the Mexican-American War, after which significant land was ceded to the United States.

Oregon Territory

A historic region on the Pacific Northwest coast of North America, claimed by several countries until becoming part of the United States in the 19th century.

Great Britain

An island in the North Atlantic Ocean that contains England, Scotland, and Wales, which together form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Western Land

Refers to territories in the western United States, historically significant in the context of exploration, settlement, and expansion during the 19th century.