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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The inspector had how many reinforcements to help control the mob on Garland Avenue?

2. Toms stated that the men must have been looking for which of the following?

3. Who did the mayor blame for racial violence?

4. Who participated in jury selection with Darrow?

5. What group was most successful in the primary election?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Sweet react to the interrogation?

2. Discuss the replacement of Hays on the defense team.

3. What was the resolution between Rowlette and the NAACP?

4. Who was Weldon Johnson?

5. Describe the meeting between the NAACP and Darrow.

6. What happened after the shootings on Garland Avenue?

7. Aside from notoriety, how did Darrow's presence help the Sweet case?

8. How did the men explain their presence at the Sweets' house?

9. Relay Henry's story regarding the incident on Garland Avenue.

10. What was agreed upon by the court and the defense?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Detroit in the 1920s, Detroit was a growing city. Amongst the things that existed in Detroit at that time were speakeasies, gangsters, prohibition, and political corruption. Explain in detail the culture and lifestyle in Detroit and how the characters in the story were affected by each.

Essay Topic 2

What is the AME Church? Describe the church, its founders, mission, purpose and actions. Where was the church based? How many affiliates were there? How was the church affiliated with the black community? How was the church tied into the Sweet case? Does the church still exist?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Detroit in 1925. Include the social, political, economical and criminal atmospheres. Also discuss the city's culture at that time, including music and other entertainment.

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