The Objective of the Criminal Law Is to Compensate Victims

question 92

True/False

The objective of the criminal law is to compensate victims of crimes.

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Definitions:

Popé

A Tewa religious leader from present-day New Mexico who led a successful revolt against Spanish colonizers in 1680.

Metacom

Also known as King Philip, a Native American leader who waged King Philip's War against the New England colonists in 1675-1676.

Uprisings

Organized instances of rebellion or resistance against authority, often by oppressed groups seeking political, social, or economic change.

Witchcraft Scare

A period of mass hysteria and panic over alleged witchcraft, often leading to trials and executions.