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More Interesting Trials Through History

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Introduction:
"This is a (delayed) sequel to my earlier quiz on famous trials. I hope you find it interesting."


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


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


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?
    'De Profundis'
    'Picture of Dorian Gray'
    'The Light that Failed'
    '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?
    Licentiousness
    Misuse of Political Office
    Corruption of Youth
    Misappropriation of Funds


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


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


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
    David Greenglass
    Harry Gold
    Irving Kaufman


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