Question

In what way was the 1969 Alcatraz occupation successful?

The justice system stopped using the island to house Indigenous prisoners.
The US government agreed to halt work on building a telescope on the island.
The US public became more aware of the need for Indigenous self-determination.
The land was returned to the groups of Indigenous people who had lived on it originally.

Answer 1

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The 1969 Alcatraz occupation was successful in raising awareness about Indigenous rights and sovereignty, as well as putting pressure on the government to address these issues. It also led to the end of using Alcatraz as a prison for Native American individuals. While the land was not officially returned to Indigenous groups, the occupation played a significant role in advancing the Indigenous rights movement in the United States.