Convicts and Punishment
What were convicts punished for?  What were their punishments?  You will find some interesting facts, and see how much things have changed over time.
Use this link to access Shenendehowa’s High School West’s library site to look for books and articles on your topic.
http://www.schools.bedfordshire.gov.uk/gaol/background/prisonconditions.htm
http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/history/crime/punishment.html
http://www.smr.herefordshire.gov.uk/post-medieval/prisons/punishment/html
http://sites.scran.ac.uk/lamb/crime.htm
http://www.longislandgenealogy.com/prison.html

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