Which Prison Reformer Developed the Irish Mark System, Which Eventually

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which prison reformer developed the Irish mark system, which eventually spread to the United States and influenced the development of parole?

• A) Zebulon Brockway
• B) John Howard
• C) Walter Crofton
• D) Cesare Becarria

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