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The Penitentiary Era (jan 1, 1790 – jan 1, 1825)

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The beginning of the US correctional system. Started when the Quakers converted Philadelphia's Walnut ST jail into a prison. They saw prisons as a way for criminals to make amends with society and accept responsibility.

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jan 1, 1790
jan 1, 1825
~ 35 years
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