Prison riots in Jackson, MI, and Rahway, NJ

The transcript describes a major prison mutiny in Jackson, Michigan, where 2,600 convicts caused significant damage and took hostages. The situation was resolved after the governor promised to investigate their grievances. A similar rebellion occurred in New Jersey, where convicts also took hostages and demanded an investigation. Both incidents highlighted issues within the penal system.

What triggered the riot at the Jackson, Michigan prison?

• A protest against food quality

• A demand for better living conditions

• A fight between inmates

• A demand for an investigation into prison conditions

How did the authorities manage to end the Jackson prison riot?

• By using force

• By promising an investigation into the prisoners' complaints

• By transferring the prisoners to another facility

• By cutting off food supplies

What was included in the agreement that ended the Jackson prison riot?

• A reduction in sentence for the leaders

• A steak dinner with all the trimmings

• A public apology from the governor

• Immediate release of all hostages

What method did the New Jersey prisoners use to attract attention during their rebellion?

• Setting fires

• Hanging bedsheets with slogans from windows

• Taking more hostages

• Escaping the prison

What was the outcome of the New Jersey prison rebellion?

• The prisoners were transferred to another state

• The hostages were harmed

• The prison was closed down

• The grievances were promised to be investigated