What was the principle factor that shaped the punishment of criminals in the sixteenth century?

A. The spread of the black plague and the social hysteria that came with it
B. A changing political climate across Europe
C. Philosophical debates about the best way to correct offenders
D. The changing labor markets that stemmed from urbanization and colonization


Answer: D

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