Why did Shang Yang encourage harsh punishments for light crimes? Choose 1
Choose 1

(Choice A)
A
It allowed the state to conscript criminals for labor projects

(Choice B)
B
It increased the peasants' devotion to the gods

(Choice C)
C
He believed that heavy punishments would scare off more serious crimes

2. what was the significance of the british reform act of 1832? members of the middle class were permitted to run for parliament. members of the working class demanded and received better living conditions. voters were given the right to vote by secret ballot, farm workers, factory workers, and women were given the right to vote.