Early in the history of America, crimes ran the gamut in terms of transgressions. In addition to the more serious crimes of assault, rape, and murder, certain moral transgressions used to be punishable by law. The criminalized moral transgressions included all of the following, EXCEPT:

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Laziness, while frowned upon, was not criminalized in the same way as witchcraft, adultery, and blasphemy were during various periods in early American history. Witchcraft, adultery, and blasphemy were considered serious moral transgressions and were punishable by law, reflecting the strong influence of religious and moral beliefs on legal codes at the time.

Early in the History of America, Crimes Ran the Gamut