Explain the significance of Giles Corey in the context of pressing to death.
Pressing | History's Most Painful Death
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The video explores the historical practice of pressing as a form of punishment in England and its use during the Salem witch trials. Pressing involved placing heavy weights on a person to coerce a plea or as punishment. It was used to avoid trial, allowing families to retain property. Notable cases include Margaret Clitheroe and Giles Corey. The practice was legal until 1772 when it was outlawed in Britain.
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How did the practice of pressing relate to the inheritance of property for suspected criminals?
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What was the outcome of the pressing practice in Great Britain by 1772?
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