jan 1, 1840 - Prison Reforms
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Description: Movement to improve prisons and treatment of the mentally ill in the United States
Cause: Led by Dorothea Dix who wanted to make a change in the prison system.
Historical Significance: This movement created new facilities and helped to change people's perception of the mentally ill.
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Social Events from 1607-1877
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