During the 1600s and 1700s, England implemented a form of punishment known as banishment on a widespread scale. During this time, criminals were sent to the American colonies and __________.

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Banishment was practiced in England as a way to rid the country of unwanted criminals. In the late 1700s, after the American Revolution, the American colonies were no longer an option for banishment. As a result, England began to send their convicts to Australia, which eventually led to the establishment of penal colonies there. Therefore, the correct answer is D) Australia.

During the 1600s and 1700s, England Implemented a Form of Punishment