An Important Trend in Prisons of the Twentieth Century Was

question 103

Multiple Choice

An important trend in prisons of the twentieth century was the:

• A) development of the modern convict-lease system.
• B) development of increased rigidity and more prison rules.
• C) increased prison industry and competition.
• D) development of specialized prisons designed to treat particular types of offenders.

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