Chapter 68: The Bloody Code: Capital Punishment, Transportation and Why Reform Was Slow

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Understand the key principles behind The Bloody Code: Capital Punishment, Transportation and Why Reform Was Slow.
Apply these ideas to exam-style questions.
Recall the essential definitions and key terms.