The establishment of prisons in Pennsylvania and New York was designed to be rehabilitative in nature. Rehabilitation was supposed to be achieved by _____ and _____.

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The prisons established in Pennsylvania and New York were designed to be rehabilitative through maintaining strict routines and spending most of the time alone and silent. This approach was known as the "Pennsylvania system" or the "separate system" and it was believed to help prisoners reflect on their actions and improve their character. Reading the Bible and group work (choice A), family visits and interactions with other inmates (choice C), and leading group prayers (choice D) were not primary components of this rehabilitative approach.

The Establishment of Prisons in Pennsylvania and New York Was