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Based on the film shown in class on November 1, 2016 address the following:

When was solitary confinement introduced in the United States?
What was the initial purpose of Solitary Confinement?
What was the initial outcome of Solitary Confinement?
Why is solitary confinement used today and what are the likely outcomes of this technique? What other options might be useful in the replacement of solitary confinement?

Explain each of your responses. Limit your responses to these questions to no more than 4 typed (double-spaced) pages. Make certain your name is on page 1 and that all subsequent pages are numbered. Use examples to support your response. This essay component of exam 2 is due no later than November 8, 2016 by 11:55 PM.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/solitary-nation/