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The modern American correctional system begun in Pennsylvania is credited to:
 
  A) James Q. Wilson
  B) William Penn
  C) Zebulon Brockway
  D) King Henry III
  E) Sir Robert Peel

Question 2

In the Old West, ________ were members of a vigilance committee or posse called upon to capture cattle thieves or other felons.
 
  A) vigilantes
  B) watchmen
  C) leatherheads
  D) sheriffs
  E) magistrates



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