answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Capital punishment is given from the government and was turned down because the majority vote of congress chose to ban this decision. In other words, the capital punishment happened in 1976 when it first began.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Rulers have always exercised the power to execute their subjects, back into the earliest prehistoric periods. If I had to name a year for the origin of capital punishment it would be about 500,000 BC.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

America technically started with the death penalty. Executions did happen in the very early days of America after declaring independence.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

The death penalty was first introduced in the U.S in 1976.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Impossible question to answer. People have been being put to death for violating society's rules long before recorded history ever began.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago

Executions have been a part of human history since the earliest days of mankind. It would be impossible to set a date with any reality because of this.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Death penalty began before our country came to be, back in England. Yes, getting hung is counted as death penalty.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: When did the first death penalty start?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp