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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. Who did witnesses say began to throw the rocks?

2. Who was one of the people that claimed she was too afraid to leave the Sweet house that night?

3. The organization was found to be guilty of what?

4. How was Sweet referred to in the media?

5. Who was not condemned by Johnson?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened during jury selection?

2. List the date and names of all parties involved in opening day of the Sweet trial.

3. How did Darrow's involvement change the tone of national press coverage?

4. What significant testimony greatly helped the Sweet case?

5. Who was Weldon Johnson?

6. What was the assistant prosecutor's angle when presented the Sweet case to a judge in a pre-trial hearing?

7. How did White approach the Sweets' lawyers? What was the outcome of the meeting?

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

9. How did the NAACP help the Sweets and their associates in jail?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast racism in Europe with racism in America. Use examples from the 1920s as well as today.

Essay Topic 2

Detail the processes executed by Darrow and Hays in the days prior to the trial. Include court documents, trial motions, jury selection, and preparation for presenting the case to a judge and jury.

Essay Topic 3

The NAACP had a great deal of involvement in the Sweet case. Explain how the NAACP got involved, who supported the Detroit faction, and who was against the NAACP. Write a detailed opinion on your views regarding the NAACP's involvement. Was it a hindrance or a help? Examine the actions and motives of the organization.

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