Historical Evolution of Prisons

Who proposed the Panopticon plan for prisons?

• Jeremy Bentham

• Benjamin Rush

• The Quakers

• Benjamin Franklin

Why did the Panopticon design fail according to the narrator?

• The governor couldn't see all areas

• It was too complex

• It was too brightly lit

• It allowed too much communication

What philosophy did the Quakers help establish in American prisons?

• Education for all inmates

• Freedom within confined spaces

• Punishment through isolation

• Rehabilitation through labor

What was the main goal of the Eastern State Penitentiary's design?

• To prevent inmates from interacting

• To facilitate easy communication

• To make it cheaper to build

• To encourage teamwork

Why was the hub-and-spoke design of Eastern State Penitentiary considered flawed?

• It was too simple

• It was too expensive

• It was too small

• It was too modern

What was a major difference between the Eastern and Auburn prison systems?

• Size of the prisons

• Use of solitary confinement

• Location of the prisons

• Age of the prisons

What was unique about the construction of Sing Sing Prison?

• It was built by professional builders

• It was built underground

• It was built by the inmates themselves

• It was built using imported materials

How did the Auburn system differ economically from the Pennsylvania system?

• It focused on technology

• It used less space

• It was more expensive

• It generated more revenue

What was the purpose of the black and white striped uniform in Sing Sing?

• For comfort

• To identify inmates easily

• For warmth

• For fashion

What did the term 'The Last Mile' refer to in Sing Sing?

• The walk to the exercise yard

• The walk to the electric chair

• The walk to the cafeteria

• A running track