After the American Revolution, a movement to change how criminals were punished began in an attempt to move away from laws that had been established in England. Instead of beating and killing, the new country decided to rely on:

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The movement after the American Revolution to change how criminals were punished led to a focus on incarceration as a means of punishment. This was a significant departure from the previously established practice of beating and killing.

After the American Revolution, a Movement to Change How Criminals