What People Did When the Law Couldn’t Protect Them
What happens when people stop believing the law can protect them?
Throughout history, there have been moments when official systems of law and order were weak, distant, or simply unable to respond. In those situations, communities sometimes created their own ways of enforcing rules and dealing with disputes.
In this video, we explore remarkable historical examples of what happened when people believed the established system was no longer enough. We’ll examine the circumstances that led to these situations, the choices people made, and the consequences that followed.
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