Ben Franklin's World 069 Law, Order, and Sexual Misconduct in Colonial New England
Law and order stood as a sign of civilization for many 17th-century Europeans, which is why some of the first European settlers in North America created systems of law and order in their new homeland.
Today, we explore the legal history of colonial New England with Abby Chandler, author of Law and Sexual Misconduct in New England 1650-1750.
Show Notes: http://www.benfranklinsworld.com/069
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