Miss Mary Hamilton Law

Mary Hamilton was found in "contempt" of court - what does that mean?

• She was praised by the court.

• She was found guilty of disrespecting the court.

• She was awarded a medal by the court.

• She was asked to leave the court.

What state was her trial held in?

• Mississippi

• Louisiana

• Alabama

• Georgia

What year was her trial?

• 1653

• 1958

• 1963

• 1976

What occupation(s), or jobs, did Ms. Hamilton do?

What branch of the Christian religion did Mary believe in?

• Lutheran

• Baptist

• Catholic

• Quaker

What type of personality did Ms. Hamilton have?

What city was Ms. Hamilton arrested in?

• Gadsden

• Birmingham

• Montgomery

• Huntsville

Ms. Hamilton was arrested because she was protesting the treatment of African Americans and in favor of Civil Rights, but why was she thrown in jail and fined 50 bucks?

In 1964, the NAACP took Ms. Hamilton's case to the Supreme Court which ruled in favor of Ms. Hamilton. The judges ruled that...

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