Hart Island and Riker's Island Insights

Hart Island and Riker's Island Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

The video explores the journey of detainees from Riker's Island to Hart Island, highlighting the historical significance of Hart Island as a public cemetery. It details the role of prisoners in providing burials for unclaimed bodies and those whose families cannot afford cemetery space. The narrative also touches on the history of Hart Island, including its use during the Civil War and as a home for destitute boys.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many prisons are located on Riker's Island?

15

10

5

20

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate number of inmates housed on Riker's Island on any given day?

5,000

15,000

10,000

20,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique opportunity is available to some detainees on Riker's Island?

Attend college classes

Volunteer for a challenging job

Participate in sports tournaments

Work in the prison library

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the Department of Correction bus take the detainees from Riker's Island?

City Island

Staten Island

Brooklyn

Manhattan

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical role did Hart Island play during the Civil War?

A training camp

A battlefield

A naval base

A camp for Confederate prisoners

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the late 19th century, what was Hart Island used for?

A resort for tourists

A military base

A hospital for the wealthy

Housing destitute boys

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current role of Hart Island?

A public park

A private resort

A public cemetery

A wildlife sanctuary

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?