In the 1800s, jails began to change in response to .
A) the penitentiary movement
B) the king's wishes
C) capitalism
D) overcrowding

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The penitentiary movement in the 1800s aimed to reform the prison system by introducing the concept of rehabilitation for prisoners, rather than just punishment, leading to significant changes in jail and prison designs and management.

In the 1800s, Jails Began to Change in Response to