Why were condemned offenders in colonial America typically not executed for at least a week or two after conviction?

A. to allow the construction of a gallows
B. to allow condemned offenders the opportunity to repent
C. to allow the executioner to travel to the place of execution to allow the family of the condemned to make funeral arrangements
D. all of the above


Answer: B. To allow condemned offenders the opportunity to repent

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