Judge Hunt and Susan B. Anthony's Trial

The video explores the landmark case of US vs. Susan B. Anthony, highlighting her arrest and trial for voting in the 1872 presidential election, which was illegal for women. Anthony argued that the 14th Amendment granted her the right to vote, but the court disagreed, convicting her. Despite the guilty verdict, Anthony used the trial to advocate for women's suffrage, bringing national attention to the issue. The video also discusses Judge Hunt's biased attitude during the trial and provides exam questions related to the case.

What was the main focus of the video introduction?

• The role of the Supreme Court

• The historical context of the case

• The outcome of the trial

• Susan B. Anthony's early life

Why was Susan B. Anthony put on trial in 1872?

• For leading a protest

• For voting in a presidential election

• For organizing a suffrage rally

• For writing a controversial book

What was the outcome of Susan B. Anthony's trial?

• She was acquitted

• She was fined $100

• She was sentenced to jail

• She was pardoned

What constitutional amendment did Susan B. Anthony primarily base her legal argument on?

• The 16th Amendment

• The 14th Amendment

• The 13th Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

How did Susan B. Anthony interpret the 14th Amendment?

• As granting voting rights to men only

• As establishing income tax

• As abolishing slavery

• As granting voting rights to all citizens, including women

How did Susan B. Anthony use her trial to further her cause?

• By writing a book

• By appealing to the Supreme Court

• By organizing protests

• By using it as a platform to advocate for women's rights

What was Judge Hunt's attitude during the trial?

• Contentious and biased

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Neutral and unbiased

• Supportive and encouraging

What action did Judge Hunt take that showed bias?

• He allowed Anthony to appeal

• He dismissed the case

• He fined her $500

• He instructed the jury to find her guilty

What societal attitudes did Judge Hunt's conduct reflect?

• Hostility towards women's suffrage

• Support for women's rights

• Indifference to legal proceedings

• Sympathy towards suffrage

What was the significance of Susan B. Anthony's trial?

• It ended the women's suffrage movement

• It highlighted the ongoing struggle for gender equality

• It resulted in a new constitutional amendment

• It was the first trial of its kind