The Penitentiary Era
The Walnut Street Jail was known as what?
Known as America's First "True" Prison.
How did inmates work
together silently, reducing costs and increasing productivity.
Who was the Reformatory era innovated by
Captain Alexander Maconochie and Sir Walter Crofton
Was there inmate labor in prisons during the Industrial Era?
Yes
What day, month, and year did George Floyd die
May 25th, 2020
TRUE OR FALSE:
They wanted to use a more traditional way of punishment.
FALSE
They did not use the traditional way and used a different method than torture.
Solitary confinement
What was the concept of the Reformatory Era
An earned early release if the inmate reformed himself
How many prison systems emerged during the early 20th century?
How many days until Christmas
262 days
Emphasized penance through which 2 things?
Solitary confinement and Bible Study
European officials studied both systems, preferring
auburn’s practicality
Educational or Behavioral
Do some states allow prison made goods now?
Yes
What is today's wordle
Hazel
What did this era focus on?
It focused on moral rehabilitation over physical punishment.
Auburn system emphasized
discipline.
Give an example of trade training that was available to inmates
Telegraphy, tailoring, plumbing
What act restricted prison made goods?
Ashurst-Summers Act of 1935
How much does a chicken bake from Costco cost?
$3.99
What did the Quakers believe in?
They believed in penance & moral reform and advocated for changing inmates' behavior rather an punishment
Who supported Auburn system as more humane.
Reverend Louid Dwight
Why was reformation a failure
Many inmates reentered into lives of crime.
How many prisoners were in inmae labor and how much was the profit?
Around 82,000 prisoners with $75,369,471 profit
How many types of apples are there???
Over 7,500