Question

Which factor most influenced public opinion against Leo Frank during the trial?(1 point)
Responses

Strong physical evidence proving his guilt
Strong physical evidence proving his guilt

His support from labor unions
His support from labor unions

Racial, religious, and regional prejudice
Racial, religious, and regional prejudice

His refusal to testify in court
His refusal to testify in court

Answer 1

Racial, religious, and regional prejudice

Public hostility was driven largely by antisemitism, class and regional bias (northern-born Jewish factory manager in the South), which shaped media coverage and public opinion more than clear evidence.