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Prison Reform in Modern Crime

History
GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet enables students to analyze a historical source related to prison reform, developing their understanding of the reforms' context and impact.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Modern Crime
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Prison Reform
#Explain the content and purpose of the source
#Compare different perspectives on prison reform
#Analyze the usefulness and reliability of the source

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Prison Reform in Modern Crime

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Grade GCSE Grade 8 / Year 9
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Source Analysis: Prison Reform in the 19th Century

Source A: Report on Prison Conditions (1850)

"The prisons are overcrowded and unsanitary, with prisoners kept in deplorable conditions that often lead to disease and unrest. Many inmates receive minimal education or rehabilitation, and the lack of oversight has led to corruption among prison officials. Reform efforts have called for improved sanitation, better management, and the introduction of educational programs to reduce recidivism. However, critics argue that these reforms are insufficient and do not address the root causes of crime."* Provenance: Report by the Prison Commission, 1850, official government document

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Questions on the Source

1.
What does Source A say about prison conditions in 1850? (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain the purpose of this source and what it aims to highlight. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the perspectives of supporters and critics of prison reform as presented in the source. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline how reliable you think Source A is for understanding prison conditions in 1850. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse the impact of prison reform efforts in the 19th century based on the source. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
6.
Compare this source with your own knowledge of prison reform in the 19th century. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Outline the main challenges faced in reforming prisons based on the source. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Summarize why prison reform was important in the context of 19th-century society. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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