During the ______ period, most Americans lived under laws that were transferred from England.

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During the colonial period, the American colonies were under British rule and were subject to English laws. It wasn't until after the American Revolution that the colonies became states and began to develop their own laws and legal systems. The Progressive era (late 19th and early 20th centuries) saw efforts to reform society and improve living conditions, while the Reformatory period (late 19th and early 20th centuries) focused on rehabilitating criminals rather than simply punishing them. The Crime Control period (1960s-1990s) was characterized by more punitive measures and a focus on reducing crime rates through law enforcement.

During the ______ Period, Most Americans Lived Under Laws That