Auburn and Pennsylvania Prison Systems Quiz

What is the primary difference between the Auburn and Pennsylvania systems of prison management?

• The Auburn system allowed for group labor, while the Pennsylvania system enforced solitary confinement.

• The Pennsylvania system focused on rehabilitation, while the Auburn system prioritized punishment.

• The Auburn system was developed first.

• The Pennsylvania system allowed for more freedom within the prison.

In which state was the Auburn prison system first implemented?

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• California

• Texas

What was a key goal of the Pennsylvania prison system when it was first developed?

• To maximize the use of inmate labor

• To rehabilitate prisoners through solitary confinement and reflection

• To create a cost-effective system of punishment

• To reduce the prison population

Which of the following elements was a characteristic of the Auburn system?

• Complete isolation of prisoners

• Silence among prisoners during labor

• Group therapy sessions

• Freedom of movement within the prison

The Pennsylvania system's approach to solitary confinement was believed to lead to what outcome for prisoners?

• Increased physical strength

• Mental breakdowns

• Spiritual awakening

• Improved social skills

Which prison is known as the birthplace of the Pennsylvania system?

• Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary

• Eastern State Penitentiary

• San Quentin State Prison

• Sing Sing Correctional Facility

What was a common criticism of the Auburn system?

• It was too lenient on prisoners.

• It did not provide enough opportunities for rehabilitation.

• It was too expensive to maintain.

• It allowed too much interaction among prisoners.

How did the Auburn system influence modern prisons?

• By introducing the concept of parole

• By establishing the use of solitary confinement as a punishment

• By promoting the congregate system of prison labor

• By abolishing capital punishment

Which of the following was a goal of both the Auburn and Pennsylvania prison systems?

• To ensure that prisoners could earn a living wage

• To deter crime through harsh punishment

• To rehabilitate prisoners into society

• To increase the prison population

The solitary confinement approach of the Pennsylvania system was primarily influenced by which of the following?

• The need to control violent prisoners

• Quaker beliefs in reflection and penitence

• Economic considerations

• The success of similar systems in Europe