What was one of the main reasons for the Attica Prison Rebellion?

Attica Rebellion Key Events and Figures

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Poor food quality
Insufficient recreational activities
Lack of educational programs
Overcrowding and racial discrimination
2.
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How did Elliott Barkley express his feelings about life at Attica?
By writing letters to his mother
By escaping the prison
By refusing to eat
By organizing protests
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What significant event occurred just weeks before the Attica uprising?
A prison-wide hunger strike
The death of activist George Jackson
A visit from the Governor
A riot in another prison
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What role did Herbert X. Blyden play during the Attica Rebellion?
Chief negotiator
Spokesperson
Medical officer
Security chief
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What was one of the key demands made by the prisoners during the rebellion?
More visiting hours
Better food quality
Amnesty for crimes committed during the uprising
Increased recreational time
6.
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What was the outcome of the government's response to the rebellion?
All demands were met
The prison was peacefully retaken
Prisoners were transferred to another facility
A violent retaking resulted in many deaths
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How did Governor Rockefeller initially perceive the outcome of the retaking of Attica?
As a necessary action
As a beautiful operation
As a tragic event
As a failure
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