The Attica Prison riot of 1971 is known as one of the most famous and important of all prison riots. This riot took place at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. In total, the riot occured over the course of four days resulting in forty-three deaths. The riot began on September 9, 1971, and while there is no clear, sole reason as to why it started, there are many possibilities of which might have led to the uprising. Some of the most popular reasons include racism, unfair treatment and practices, and the lack of rights available to inmates. In the United States racial tension has always been a large contributor to violence and crime. Well, the same reigns true for the Attica Prison riot. At the prison, of the 383 correctional
