Simeon's Story: Chapter 5_ The Trial

Who was Emmett Till?

• A civil rights activist

• A young boy from Chicago

• A journalist

• A police officer

What was the primary charge brought against the defendants in the trial of Emmett

• Theft

• Kidnapping/murder

• Trespassing

• Vandalism

Who were the key witnesses in the trial?

• Emmett's friends

• Local townspeople

• Emmett's family members

• All of the above

What was the defense's main argument?

• Emmett had a history of violence

• There was not enough evidence

• The witnesses were unreliable

• Emmett was not in Mississippi

What type of evidence was presented by the prosecution?

• Eyewitness accounts

• Physical evidence

• Both A and B

• None of the above

How did the jury find the defendants?

• Guilty

• Not guilty

• The case was dismissed

• The jury could not reach a verdict

What was the public reaction to the verdict?

• Outrage and protests

• Indifference

• Support for the verdict

• Confusion

Who was responsible for prosecuting the case?

• The state of Mississippi

• The federal government

• Emmett Till's family

• Civil rights organizations

What was a significant challenge faced by the prosecution?

• Lack of evidence

• Jury bias

• Defense's strong arguments

• All of the above

What role did racial prejudice play in the trial?

• It influenced the jury's verdict

• It had no impact on the trial

• It affected the selection of the jury

• Both A and C