General info on Alcatraz
Where is Alcatraz located?
It's located in San Francisco Bay, in California, USA.
Give 2 synonyms for the word "prisoner".
convict, inmate
Before being a famous prison, what was the first thing built on this island?
A (military) fort
What is one of the most touristic places in San Francisco?
Alcatraz
Give 3 synonyms for the word "prison".
- jail
- lock-up/lockup
- penitentiary
Who was one of the most famous prisoners on the Island? Give one adjective startwing with an "n" to best describe Al Capone.
Al Capone, one of the most notorious prisoners in the island.
What is a state prison?
No, it was a federal prison.
What is the name of the really famous bridge located in San Fransisco?
The Golden Gate Bridge
What type of waters surround Alcatraz and why is it important?
Cold/Icy waters surround the island and it's an important fact because it makes it harder for prisoners to escape.
How many prisoners tried to escape?
3
After being a prison, what was it transformed into?
A museum
What was Al Capone's nickname?
Scarface
Give 2 different adjectives used to describe Alcatraz (synonyms for famous/ popular).
-legendary
-well-known
- fascinating
-intriguing
How many prisoners was Al Capone's cell for?
It's a one-person cell.
What happened on the island between 1969 and 1971?
Native Americans occupied the island because they claimed/ said it was their property (and not the American property).
What is the most visited city in California?
Los Angeles
What was unbreakable in the prison?
Steel gates were unbreakable.
Where was Al Capone's cell located?
It was on the second floor.
When did the prison close down?
in 1963
What period did Al Capone live in?
The Prohibition Era in the 1920s in the USA