Which English speaking jurisdiction was the first to abolish the death penalty (except for treason)?

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Michigan was the first English speaking jurisdiction to abolish the death penalty (except for treason) in 1846. Iowa abolished it in 1965, followed by New York in 1966, and Massachusetts in 1984. Therefore, options A, B, and D are incorrect.

Which English Speaking Jurisdiction Was the First to Abolish the Death