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Was Andersonville was a Union Civil War prison camp?

Andersonville Prison was a confederate prison that was notorious for its cruelty towards union prisoners. I believe it was located in Richmond, VA.


How did the reformers change the treatment of the mentally ill and prisoners?

The reformers change the treatment of the mentally ill and prisoners by Dorothea Dix , in her efforts on behalf of the mentally ill -emphasized the idea of rehabilitation, treatment that might reform the sick or imprisoned person to a useful position in society. There was, as revivalists suggested, hope for everyone.


What was the name of the worst prison camp in the south?

Andersonville, in west-central Georgia. I don't know if it's the worst but it was really bad and is famous for being terrible. The commander of that camp was hanged after the war for the terrible and neglectful treatment of the Union prisoners, most of whom died within months after arriving there.


What did the prisoners during the civil war eat?

Each other - in the last few weeks at Andersonville, when the Confederate troops and civilians were starving, and the prisoners were right at the bottom of the food chain. The prison-camps saw far worse atrocities than anything seen on a battlefield - gang murder and eventually cannibalism.


What happened after a battle ended in the civil war?

If the losing army did not manage to escape, they would be ordered to hand in their weapons ("Stack Arms!"), and then be transported to prison-camps, from where they might be exchanged for prisoners on the other side. When Grant became General-in-Chief in March 1864, he stopped prisoner-exchange, knowing that the manpower balance would then be tilted against the Confederates, thus shortening the war. It did - but at a terrible cost. For the prison camps became horrendously overcrowded, at a time when food supplies were running out for the armies and civilians alike. Naturally prisoners came last in line.

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What happened to southern prisoners located at Elmira New York during the Civil War?

The Union prison located at Elmira, NY , it's told, was every bit as bad as the reputation held by the Confederate prison for Union prisoners at Andersonville, Georgia. Some called it "Hellmira".


What is title 15?

It is the prison's manual for the governance of prisons and the treatment of prisoners, parolees etc.


Why did dorthea Dix get involved with prison reform?

Dorothea Dix got involved with prison reform because she witnessed the inhumane treatment of prisoners during her visits to jails as a teacher. She became an advocate for improving conditions and providing better care for the mentally ill and prisoners, leading to her nationwide campaign for prison and mental health reform. Dix's efforts helped bring about significant improvements in the treatment of prisoners and the mentally ill in the United States.


Is the movies shawshank redemption on fair representation of treatment of prisoners?

For a highly guarded prison, I think the movie does a fairly good job.


How many prisoners were kept at elmira?

While in use a total of 12,123 Confederate soldiers were kept there.


How many prisoners are in Alcatraz island?

there is no prison so there will be no prisoners


What do you call a group of prisoners?

A prison gang.


Where is the prisoners poem?

He has them in the prison that he is at.


What was the first institution to embody the principles of the Cincinnati prison congress was?

Elmira Reformatory


What is a collective noun for prisoners?

The collective nouns for prisoners are a pityof prisoners, a gang of prisoners.


How some prisoners are treated good as they at homes?

Some prisoners may be treated well because of prison regulations that ensure basic rights and humane treatment. Additionally, prison guards or staff may show empathy and kindness to prisoners, recognizing them as individuals deserving respect. This can create a supportive environment that fosters positive behavior and rehabilitation.


What is the gallows at a prison?

Where they hang the prisoners.