In Colonial America,a Pickpocket Might Have Had a Hand Cut

question 1

Multiple Choice

In colonial America,a pickpocket might have had a hand cut off as punishment.Why was this particular method of punishment chosen?

• A) The hand is a part of the body that can usually be safely amputated without risk of infection.
• B) It was easy and convenient.
• C) It was considered symbolically appropriate to punish the part of the body most directly connected with the crime.
• D) It was considered the most painful punishments that could be administered.

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