Which of the Following Is True About Sexual Practices in the British

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about sexual practices in the British colonies?​

• A)Adultery carried a potential death sentence, but it was applied rarely.
• B)Sex between unmarried persons was forbidden by law but practiced commonly.
• C)In cases where an unmarried woman became pregnant, the punitive fine was cut in half if the couple became engaged.
• D)Male homosexuality was deemed a capital offense, while female homosexuality was not even acknowledged within the criminal codes.
• E)All of these are correct.

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