______ first opened in 1831 with 800 cells. Over time, more units were added to increase the number of inmates that could be housed. The days were filled with corporal punishment and abuse of the prisoners in the name of “rehabilitation.”

a. Eastern State Penitentiary
b. Sing Sing
c. Castle Island Fortress
d. Parchman Farms


b. Sing Sing

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