More Interesting Trials Through History

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1. The Dreyfus Affair was a scandal that resulted in Dreyfus being sent to Devil's Island. Of what crime was he accused? Murder Blackmail Robbery Selling State Secrets

2. Al Capone, Chicago gangster extraordinaire, ultimately ended up in prison. Of what crime was he convicted? Bribery Income Tax Evasion Bootlegging Extortion

3. The Salem Witch Trials were a disturbing part of American History. When did they occur? Early 1600's Late 1600's Late 1500's Early 1700's

4. Oscar Wilde went to prison after his trial went against him. What major work did he write while incarcerated? 'The Light that Failed' 'Importance of Being Earnest' 'Picture of Dorian Gray' 'De Profundis'

5. Which of these individuals participated in the Scopes trial? Daniel Webster Henry Clay Samuel J. Tilden William Jennings Bryan

6. What was the crime for which Socrates was put on trial? Corruption of Youth Misappropriation of Funds Misuse of Political Office Licentiousness

7. Joan of Arc was tried as a heretic (and ultimately burnt at the stake). When did her trial take place? Early 1400's Late 1300's Late 1400's Early 1300's

8. The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson was prompted (in part) by his dismissal from office of this individual: Salmon Chase Edwin Stanton John C. Calhoun Stephen Douglas

9. Which prisoner actually suffered the penalty that was imposed on them by the Nuremberg court? Hermann Goering Josef Mengele Albert Speer Martin Bormann

10. Which co-defendant was also a member of the Rosenberg family? Irving Kaufman Morton Sobell David Greenglass Harry Gold