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Early Prisons: Middle Ages

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History of American Prisons

History of American Prisons. Mrs. Auvil Social Studies 9. Vocabulary. Penitentiary- from the Latin word for remorse Quakers- religious group William Penn was a part of (nonviolent group) Prison- a public building used for the confinement of people convicted of serious crimes.

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Who Wants to be a

Who Wants to be a. Zillionaire?. Misdemeanors Felonies. Both Neither. Is this your Final Answer?. Yes. No. A jail houses which type of offenders?. 2-10 yrs/$10,000 180 days/$2,000. 180 days-2yrs/$4,000 2 yrs/$4,000. Is this your Final Answer?. Yes. No.

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Chapter 2

Chapter 2. The American Prison in Historical Perspective: Race, Gender, and Adjustment. Penitentiaries. Women and minorities have been ignored in most historical descriptions of prisons. Minorities have always been overrepresented. First American penitentiary: Walnut Street Jail (1790)

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Prison Systems 6 th period

Prison Systems 6 th period. Zach Smith, Brett Haney, Zack Stephens, Ty Stewart, and Kadence Swindall. The Poor Law of 1601. The Poor L aw of 1601 in England assigned responsibility for the poor to the parishes (local government).

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