Correctional practices, especially the use of the penitentiary, developed similarly across the United States.

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Correctional practices, especially the use of the penitentiary, varied greatly among the different states in the United States. Some states adopted the penitentiary model while others continued to use corporal punishment or fines as the primary forms of punishment. Additionally, even within states that did adopt the penitentiary, there were variations in the design and management of these institutions.

Correctional Practices, Especially the Use of the Penitentiary, Developed Similarly