There is a majority of 123 countries who got rid of the death penalty in practice and in law as of March, year 2007. However, there are still 73 countries who did not abolish such death penalty in their law and practice.
George Washington (1732-99) was commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83) and served two terms as the first U.S. president, from 1789 to 1797. The son of a prosperous planter, Washington was raised in colonial Virginia.
"A. The author wrote in Italian and presented very realistic characters" would be the best option from the list. The author, Dante, wanted to make it as relatable to his audience as possible.