Which of the following best characterized the prosecution of youth in America during the nineteenth century? A. a tendency to punish children like adults B. an focus on rehabilitation for the offending child C. an emphasis on community service for the offending child D. children were not prosecuted for crimes in the nineteenth century

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Lilyana Alvarez

23 May, 15:49

Which of the following best characterized the prosecution of youth in America during the nineteenth century? A. a tendency to punish children like adults B. an focus on rehabilitation for the offending child C. an emphasis on community service for the offending child D. children were not prosecuted for crimes in the nineteenth century

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Dante Morgan · Answer 1

The best option from the list would be "A. a tendency to punish children like adults," since many of the laws that protect children that exist today did not exist back then.