Understanding the Ferguson Case and Grand Jury Process

Understanding the Ferguson Case and Grand Jury Process

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of the video introduction?

The legal system in Missouri

The history of Ferguson

The biography of Officer Darren Wilson

The facts of the Ferguson case and the grand jury's role

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event triggered the confrontation between Michael Brown and Officer Darren Wilson?

A robbery at a convenience store

A domestic disturbance call

A traffic violation

A protest in Ferguson

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many shots were fired by Officer Wilson during the incident?

15 shots

5 shots

8 shots

12 shots

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the community's reaction to the shooting of Michael Brown?

There were protests and riots

They held a vigil

They organized a peaceful march

They petitioned for a new mayor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical period did the grand jury system originate from?

The Enlightenment

The Renaissance

The Medieval Era

The Industrial Revolution

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one criticism of the grand jury's role in the Ferguson case?

It was too quick to indict

It was used to avoid making a decision

It was biased against the police

It was too transparent

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common belief among those who support Officer Wilson?

He was influenced by the media

He was untrained for such situations

He was following police protocol

He acted out of racial bias

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