I'm writing a history essay and I was wondering if anyone knew or where I could find information on the punishments for women in the U.S during the 17 ans 1800s. Example-forging, murder, cheating on their husbands, (waas their any punishment for homosexuality?)

Answer 1

I tried that on my own and didnt' find anything, but I just did from your link. Thank you!

Answer 2

Check these sites...
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=homosexuality+in+the+1800s&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq=

There is some interesting history here.