What are the contributions of William pen in the correction

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In 1680 William Penn signed a law that outlawed the death penalty, except for murder, and introduced reforms in the punishment of criminals. The maiming, torture and humiliating treatment of those convicted of crimes gave way to prison terms with hard labor, free food and some healthcare.

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the colonists had their reasons for creating a weak central (federal) government under the articles of confederation. not only did they create a weak federal government, they restricted the powers of the state governors because they were so concerned about the leaders abusing their power.