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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. What was the surname of the county prosecutor?

2. Who did the mayor blame for racial violence?

3. What motion did Darrow file at the beginning of the defense presentation?

4. What was the mayor's surname?

5. What was Springarn's job?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What significant testimony greatly helped the Sweet case?

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

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

5. Where did Sweet and Gladys travel after he was released? What was the purpose?

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

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

8. Name at least one of the obstacles involved in Darrow and Hays joining the legal team on the Sweet case.

9. Who was Walter White and why was he sent to Detroit?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write how you think the Sweet trial would be handled in today's court system. How would the approach change? Would the case receive national media attention like the Sweet's case? Would the case require the intervention of the NAACP and high powered attorneys? State reasons for your opinions, using as many facts as possible.

Essay Topic 3

Sweet wanted to study with Eiselberg and Curie, two of the most famous scientists of the time. Describe Sweet's experiences with the doctors, the things he learned, and how those experiences would benefit Sweet's medical practice in the U.S.

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