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The Attica prison revolt had many conditions that would cause many of the inmates to have a riot. The condition in which these inmates lived was horrible. I know when a person commit a crime they are punished for the crime. This was very cruel of how these inmates were treated. The uniforms did not fit the inmates well. The meals were not pleasant and baths were giving once a week. These inmates had to pay for their toilet items and the state clothing and these items were brought from the commissary. They weren’t making enough money and would often hustle. When the riot happened the inmates were able to move about the facility because of the gate not working. They saw this as a chance to get even with the correctional officers. They probably

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