The modern era of humane treatment can be traced to the ______.
A) late 16th and early 17th centuries
B) late 17th and early 18th centuries
C) late 18th and early 19th centuries
D) late 19th and early 20th centuries

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The late 18th and early 19th centuries saw the emergence of the Enlightenment and the rise of the idea that all humans have inherent worth and dignity. This led to a movement for humane treatment of prisoners, the mentally ill, and animals. Key figures in this movement include Beccaria, Bentham, and Howard.

The Modern Era of Humane Treatment Can Be Traced to the ______