Trial Dynamics and Racial Biases

Trial Dynamics and Racial Biases

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

Medium

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The transcript is a courtroom speech defending Tom Robinson, accused of a crime without evidence. The defense highlights the lack of medical evidence and questions the credibility of the witnesses. It discusses societal codes and prejudices, emphasizing the unfair assumptions about race. The speech calls for the jury to act justly, recognizing the court as a place of equality and urging them to restore Tom Robinson to his family.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the state failed to provide in Tom Robinson's trial?

A confession from Tom Robinson

A motive for the crime

Medical evidence of the crime

A reliable alibi for Tom Robinson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence suggests that Mayella Ewell was beaten by someone other than Tom Robinson?

She was not beaten at all

She was beaten by multiple people

She was beaten by someone using a weapon

She was beaten by someone using their left hand

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the chief witness for the state?

The sheriff

Mayella Ewell

A medical expert

Tom Robinson

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What societal code did Mayella Ewell break?

She ran away from home

She interacted with a black man

She lied in court

She stole from a store

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the defense suggest motivated Mayella Ewell's actions?

Desire for attention

Fear of punishment

Guilt

Pressure from her family

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What assumption do the state's witnesses rely on?

That Tom Robinson will confess

That racial biases will support their claims

That the jury will be unbiased

That all evidence is circumstantial

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the defense claim about the assumption that all Negroes lie?

It is a truth that must be accepted

It is a lie that needs no further explanation

It is a common belief among the educated

It is supported by evidence

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