The Penitentiary Act of 1779 Occurred in Which Era of Corrections

question 132

Multiple Choice

The Penitentiary Act of 1779 occurred in which era of corrections?

• A) Colonial
• B) Penitentiary
• C) Reformatory
• D) Progressive
• E) Medical

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