Elizabeth Farnham, head matron of the women's wing at Sing Sing from 1844 to 1848, tried to implement reform ideas for females in prison and ________.

A. was able to achieve limited success
B. was met with resistance from the community
C. was largely ignored by the community
D. was thwarted by male overseers and legislators


Answer: D

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