________ is considered to be the first penitentiary.
A)Auburn Prison
B)Bridewell Palace
C)Walnut Street Jail
D)Cherry Hill Jail

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Walnut Street Jail, located in Philadelphia, is considered to be the first true penitentiary as it was designed to focus on the rehabilitation of prisoners through isolation, reflection, and religious instruction. The other options listed were also early prisons, but did not emphasize the same focus on penitence and rehabilitation as Walnut Street Jail.

________ Is Considered to Be the First Penitentiary