Were these developments for the benefit

Discussion Questions

After reading the information on colonial punishments, what punishments do you think were most effective in preventing further crimes, and which do you think were merely for revenge and punishment? Explain your rationale.

What do you think were the most significant developments to the penitentiary system during the 1800’s? Do you think these developments are positive or negative? Why or why not? Were these developments for the benefit of the prisoners, the community, or the officials running the penitentiaries? Explain your rationale.