Understanding the Emmett Till Case

What activity was Emmett Till looking forward to in Mississippi?

• Swimming in the river

• Meeting new friends

• Picking cotton

• Visiting historical sites

What Supreme Court decision heightened racial tensions in the South?

• Plessy vs. Ferguson

• Roe vs. Wade

• Brown vs. Board of Education

• Marbury vs. Madison

What did Emmett Till allegedly say to the woman in the store that led to his abduction?

• Goodbye, baby

• Thank you

• Nice meeting you

• See you later

What was the reaction of the local people when Emmett Till spoke to the woman in the store?

• They laughed

• They were indifferent

• They were angry

• They were scared

Why did Mamie Till Bradley insist on an open casket funeral?

• Because it was a tradition

• None of the above

• To show the world the brutality of racism

• To ensure proper rituals

Who were the main accused in the murder of Emmett Till?

• Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam

• John Smith and William Jones

• Robert Lee and James Davis

• None of the above

What was the outcome of the trial?

• The case was dismissed

• The accused were acquitted

• The accused were convicted

• The trial was postponed

Who bravely testified against the accused in court?

• A local shopkeeper

• None of the above

• Mamie Till Bradley

• Mose Wright

What did the accused confess to a reporter months after the trial?

• They had committed the murder

• They had alibis

• They regretted their actions

• They were innocent

What broader impact did Emmett Till's death have?

• It led to a national outcry against racism

• It was ignored

• It changed local laws immediately

• None of the above