Axis Sally Found Guilty of Treason

Axis Sally Found Guilty of Treason

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History, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

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The case of the United States government versus Axis Sally, involving Mildred Galarza, reaches a climax. Galarza, accused of making Nazi propaganda broadcasts, faces eight counts. The jury, consisting of seven men and five women, hears her defense that she was coerced. The government argues she betrayed the U.S. for money and aimed to demoralize American troops.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the real name of the defendant known as Axis Sally?

Mildred Galarza

Galarza Mildred

Sally Mildred

Sally Axis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many counts was Mildred Galarza indicted on?

Five

Eight

Twelve

Ten

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Mildred Galarza claim about her broadcasts?

She was forced to do them

She was paid to do them

She was unaware of their content

She volunteered for them

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the composition of the jury in the trial?

Six men and six women

Seven men and five women

Five men and seven women

Eight men and four women

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the government accuse Mildred Galarza of doing?

Helping in the war effort

Supporting American troops

Betraying the country for money

Spying for the Allies