SPIES -

SPIES -

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The video discusses America's efforts in capturing spies during World War II. Eight men, including two American citizens, were caught by the FBI after being landed by U-boats in Long Island and Florida. J. Edgar Hoover played a significant role in the secret military tribunal, where seven generals appointed by President Roosevelt tried the spies. The charges were severe, involving the death penalty. Despite the secrecy, military officers were appointed to defend the accused, maintaining democratic customs. The prosecution, led by Attorney General Biddle, presented evidence, including a photograph and a spade used by the spies. The swift capture of these enemy agents was a notable achievement in countering German aggression.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the prominent figure at the secret military tribunal for the captured spies?

Attorney General Biddle

General Cramer

President Roosevelt

J. Edgar Hoover

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many generals were appointed by President Roosevelt to form the special commission?

Eight

Five

Six

Seven

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What democratic custom was upheld during the trial of the Nazi prisoners?

Civilian jury

Open media coverage

Appointment of military officers for defense

Public trial

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the prosecution in the trial of the captured spies?

J. Edgar Hoover

President Roosevelt

Attorney General Biddle

General Cramer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What item brought ashore by the spies was examined as evidence?

A radio

A spade

A map

A suitcase