Almost All-White Jury to Determine Fate of Ahmaud Arbery’s Killers

Almost All-White Jury to Determine Fate of Ahmaud Arbery’s Killers

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 12th Grade

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A nearly all-white jury was selected to decide the fate of three white men accused of murdering Ahmad Arbury, a black man. The McMichaels and a neighbor chased and shot Arbury. Despite objections, the judge seated only one black juror, acknowledging potential racial discrimination but citing limited authority to intervene. Arbury's mother expressed devastation but hoped for a fair decision.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the main individuals involved in the pursuit of Ahmad Arbury?

Greg McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William Brian

Greg McMichael, Travis McMichael, and a police officer

Greg McMichael, a police officer, and William Brian

Travis McMichael, William Brian, and a neighbor

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the judge's stance on the jury selection process?

He had the authority to change the jury composition

He believed there was no discrimination

He acknowledged possible discrimination but felt limited by law

He fully supported the jury selection

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many black jurors were seated for the trial?

Two

One

None

Three

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Arbury's mother's reaction to the jury selection?

She was indifferent to the selection

She found the results devastating

She was satisfied with the selection

She was hopeful about the selection

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern did Arbury's mother have about the jury selection process?

That the jurors would not be able to reach a decision

That the jurors would be selected from outside the community

That the jurors would be picked from the local community

That the jurors would be biased against the defendants

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