Unlike the criminal code adopted by the correctional system in the American colonies, William Penn's "Great Law" required that felons:
A) receive a whipping or a branding before being released.
B) be released only after receiving a religious pardon.
C) be awarded the death penalty.
D) pay restitution of property or goods to their victims.

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William Penn's "Great Law" was notable for its focus on restitution and rehabilitation rather than harsh punishments. It required felons to pay restitution of property or goods to their victims, reflecting Penn's Quaker beliefs in forgiveness and restoration.

Unlike the Criminal Code Adopted by the Correctional System in the American