Crime and Punishment in Colonial Massachusetts Throughout Massachusetts's colonial history the interest and confusion can be targeted to the punishments done, for the crimes committed. ... With every crime imaginable there was a harsh punishment to follow, weather it be emotional or physical. ... The crimes and punishments in Colonial Massachusetts not only reflect the societies morality but an embedded commitment to God. ... Blasphemy was a crime, which warranted harsh punishment. ... Branding was not as common a punishment, but if the crime were considered serious and threatened the ...

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