Which of the following is true of William Penn's "Great Law"?

A. It imposed capital punishment on repeat offenders.
B. It mandated the branding of felons before their release from prison.
C. It was adopted by all the states of America except Pennsylvania.
D. It forbade the use of torture and mutilation as forms of punishment.


Answer: D

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