The Scottsboro Boys case is appealed to the AL Supreme Court

The Scottsboro Boys case is appealed to the AL Supreme Court

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The video discusses the Scottsboro case, highlighting the involvement of Samuel Leibowitz, a noted defense attorney, and the tense atmosphere surrounding the trial. It covers the role of witnesses like Lester Carter and the extensive media coverage. The focus then shifts to Victoria Price's testimony, a key element in the ongoing appeals. The appeals process is detailed, with confidence expressed in achieving justice. Finally, the video emphasizes the commitment to pursuing justice, even to the United States Supreme Court, with public opinion on their side.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who was Samuel Leibowitz in the context of the Scottsboro case?

A defense attorney

A judge in the trial

A complainant in the case

A journalist covering the case

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What role did Lester Carter play in the Scottsboro case?

He was a judge

He was a prosecutor

He was a journalist

He was a defense witness

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Why is Victoria Price's testimony significant in the Scottsboro case?

It was the only evidence presented

It was not allowed in the trial

It was ignored by the court

It was a major point in the appeal

4.

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What was Samuel Leibowitz's plan if the appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court failed?

To negotiate a settlement

To seek a retrial in Alabama

To appeal to the United States Supreme Court

To drop the case

5.

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What did Samuel Leibowitz believe was on their side in the Scottsboro case?

The judge's bias

Public opinion and justice

The complainants' testimonies

The media coverage