Industrial Era (jan 1, 1890 – jan 1, 1935)
Description:
A variety of systems were used to profit off inmates labor by introducing their goods to the market. The types of systems were contract system, piece-wise system, lease system, public-account system, state use system, and the public works system. This era ended with the passage of the Ashurst-Sumners Act.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1890
jan 1, 1935
~ 45 years