Concerning the European legal system, by the end of the eighteenth century

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By the end of the eighteenth century, there was a growing trend away from corporal and capital punishment in Europe, as reformers believed in more humane and rehabilitative methods of punishment. This can be seen in the development of prisons as a form of punishment and the abolition of torture in many countries. While there were still cruel punishments and the death penalty was not universally abolished, the overall trend was towards more leniency and mercy in the legal system. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect. Option E is incorrect because while there may have been some increase in violent crime during this period, it did not necessarily lead to an increase in cruel punishments.

Concerning the European Legal System, by the End of the Eighteenth