History of the American Correctional Systems

Order Description

Primary Task:

Write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

Identify and describe at least one historically significant event in the timeline of American corrections from the 1700’s, 1800’s, and 1900’s (18th, 19th and 20th Centuries). For the event in each century, at a minimum, describe the following:

1-What was the event?

2-What makes it historically important to corrections in America?

3-What impact does that event still have on corrections today, if any?

Include a minimum of 1 reference to reinforce your thoughts. Cite this source both in the text of your discussion and at the end on your reference list.