MA Governor opens reinvestigation of Sacco-Vanzetti matter in 1927; judge's house is bombed in 1932

Governor Fuller of Massachusetts received 17,000 protest letters amid unrest in Boston. Despite public pressure, a reinvestigation confirmed the original trial's findings, with no grounds for reopening the case. The jury faced daily threats, necessitating police protection.

What was the public's reaction to the trial in Massachusetts?

• They were indifferent.

• They supported the trial.

• They protested and gathered in large numbers.

• They were unaware of the trial.

How did Governor Fuller respond to the public's reaction?

• He resigned from his position.

• He ignored the protests.

• He conducted a re-investigation of the case.

• He increased security in Boston.

What was the conclusion of the Board of Review regarding the case?

• They disagreed with Governor Fuller.

• They recommended a new trial.

• They agreed that the case should not be reopened.

• They found new evidence.

What security measures were taken for the jury?

• They were given armed police protection.

• They were relocated to another city.

• They were given new identities.

• They were allowed to go home.

What mysterious event occurred involving Gerard Holmes?

• He was promoted.

• He was mysteriously bombed.

• He left the country.

• He received an award.