Question


Gregory was born in 1573, toward the end of the 16th century, to a poor family. They stole money and food to survive. As one of the criminal poor, if he was ever caught he wouldn"t be subject to the punishments that were provided to the rich that were mostly exile and banishment. As time moves on Gregory has kids and grandkids and the tradition of stealing to survive continued.
What was the most likely punishment during that time if Gregory did get caught stealing?
a. exile and banishment
b. torture and corporal punishment
c. capital punishment (death)
d. hard labor

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