The ________ was the first legislation in the United States to specifically provide for a separate system of juvenile justice.

A. Juvenile Justice Act of 1901
B. Child Savers Act
C. Illinois Juvenile Court Act of 1899
D. Juvenile Delinquency Act of 1891
E. Reformatory Act


Answer: C

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