What investigation did Oglethorpe chair in Parliament?
Smuggling
Corruption
Gaols Committee
Tax evasion
Answer
Oglethorpe chaired the Gaols Committee, tasked with studying the harsh conditions in British prisons. He worked tirelessly to improve the lives of inmates, leading to significant reforms in the prison system. His humanitarian efforts brought positive changes, reducing overcrowding and implementing more humane treatment for prisoners.
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