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 Early 1700's Late 1500's Late 1600'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' 'De Profundis' 'Picture of Dorian Gray' 'Importance of Being Earnest'

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

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

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

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

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

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