A History of the Alcatraz Penitentiary (882 words, 2 pages)
Alcatraz United States Penitentiary1934-1963As a result of the Great Depression, a new breed of violent criminals swept the streets of America. In response to the cries of alarmed citizens, Congress enacted a number of statutes, which gave the federal government jurisdiction over certain criminal offenses previously held by the states. ...
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