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The Rock

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March 14th 2008
March 14: The Rock Today we went to the “inescapable” fortress of Alcatraz Island. After our twenty minute ferry ride we were greeted by a park ranger who, in his intro, asked us to keep an eye open for the five convicts who have escaped and never been heard of since. It was interesting to learn that the island was not always used as a prison. During the Gold Rush the American Army built u ... read more

North America » United States

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more