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∙ 14y agoIf you mean in the ancient Roman world, they wore their ordinary street clothes. Roman justice was carried out very quickly. They had no prisons as we know them today. Their prisons were more like our jails, merely holding places until the final sentence was known.
If you mean the convicts transported to Australia, which is the more common understanding of the term, they also wore just their own clothes. Contrary to common belief, convicts did not have "uniforms". They wore just the clothes they were wearing at the time of their sentencing. Some convicts had a second set of clothes, but these were invariably stolen enroute to Australia
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∙ 12y agoAustralian convicts in the First Fleet wore just the clothing in which they were convicted. They were not allocated any clothes or uniform: nor were they permitted to pack any clothing.
Once they arrived in New South Wales, material was allocated for clothing. This material was then made into suitable clothing for the men and women convicts.
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∙ 15y agoAustralian convicts in the First Fleet wore just the clothing in which they were convicted. They were not allocated any clothes or uniform.
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∙ 12y agoAustralian convicts in the First Fleet wore just the clothing in which they were convicted. They were not allocated any clothes or uniform.
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∙ 12y agoThe convicts on the First Fleet wore whatever they were convicted in at their trial. They were not given uniforms; nor were they given the opportunity to change their clothes.
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Which of these statements is trueOne of the convicts was shot.The escaped convicts were captured.Both of the convicts escaped from the sergeant and his soldiers.Only one of the convicts was captured?
The escaped convicts were captured.
How did Captain Cook's military treat the convicts?
Captain Cook had nothing to do with the convicts. He died nine years before the convicts arrived in New South Wales.
How many times were the convicts washed onboard the first fleet?
The convicts did not wash regularly, as they had only a bucket of water daily for their needs, and this was shared between a group of convicts. Water was far too precious a commodity to be given to convicts for washing.
How many female convicts were in the First Fleet?
There were 180 female convicts on the First Fleet.
Who are the worst convicts?
Most convicts where the worst but theres not really one thats there the worst
Did Australian female convicts had to wear and chain around their ankles?
yes,they did
What colour do convicts wear?
In many prison systems worldwide, convicts typically wear uniforms in a solid color such as orange, khaki, or grey to distinguish them from other individuals and to promote security within the facility. The color of the uniform may vary depending on the specific prison or country.
What types of convicts are there?
There are many types of convicts but the main ones are government service convicts, assigned convicts, expirees, emancipists and ticket of leave convicts.
Which of these statements is trueOne of the convicts was shot.The escaped convicts were captured.Both of the convicts escaped from the sergeant and his soldiers.Only one of the convicts was captured?
The escaped convicts were captured.
What sort of clothes did female convicts wear in The First Fleet on the way to Australia?
Long dress, sandals and broad brim hat.
Did the convicts shower?
No convicts didn't have showers!
Where does convicts lives?
convicts live in prison or jail
What political affiliation are convicts?
The same as a non-convicts.
What religion did the convicts have to follow?
It depends on where and when the convicts are incarcerated. In Western countries, convicts maintain a freedom of religion that freemen also have.
Are there still convicts on Tasmania?
Convicts stopped being transported to Australia in 1865.There are prisoners, however, which are quite different to convicts.
Why did the convicts turn to doing crime?
Why did the convicts turn to crime?
Why did the convicts come from Wales?
Convicts come from every country.
