New York counterfeiter's confession

New York counterfeiter's confession

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Business, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

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Harry Mills testifies about his involvement with a counterfeiting gang led by Sam DeSanti in 1931. Initially hesitant, Mills eventually agreed to produce plates for counterfeit $10 Federal Reserve notes. Over eight months, $3 million in counterfeit money was printed, with at least $1 million circulated in New York City. Mills expresses regret and urges vigilance, especially regarding specific serial numbers, advising the public to report any suspicious activity to the police.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the leader of the counterfeiting gang that Harry Mills met?

Michael Smith

Sam DeSanti

John Doe

Tom Johnson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take Harry Mills to create the counterfeit plates?

Two years

One year

Eight months

Six months

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much counterfeit money was printed according to Harry Mills?

$4 million

$3 million

$2 million

$1 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What specific advice does Harry Mills give to shopkeepers?

Accept all $10 notes

Ignore serial numbers

Be cautious with $10 Federal Reserve notes

Report all $20 notes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be done if someone tries to pass counterfeit money?

Give them real money

Ignore them

Call a friend

Detain them and notify the police