In 1830, What State Was the First to Hide Executions

question 3

Multiple Choice

In 1830, what state was the first to hide executions from the public by requiring them to be conducted in jails or prisons?

• A) Virginia
• B) New York
• C) Massachusetts
• D) Pennsylvania
• E) none of the above (Connecticut)

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