Question

Identify THREE CORRECT statements about the Leo Frank case and its impact on society in the South.
Responses
A Because Frank was Jewish, antisemitism during the case was prevalent.Because Frank was Jewish, antisemitism during the case was prevalent.
B Frank was convicted ofa 13 year-old girl, but the conviction was overturned by the Georgia Supreme Court.Frank was convicted of a 13 year-old girl, but the conviction was overturned by the Georgia Supreme Court.
C Many Jewish southerners in the early 1900s were fearful because of the treatment of Leo Frank.Many Jewish southerners in the early 1900s were fearful because of the treatment of Leo Frank.
D Leo Frank was convicted of the r of a 13-year-old girl with only minimal evidence against him.Leo Frank was convicted of the of a 13-year-old girl with only minimal evidence against him.
E Frank received the best defense possible because the case became a statement opportunity for civil rights activists.Frank received the best defense possible because the case became a statement opportunity for civil rights activists.
F Leo Frank a free man after he moved to New York once the trial was completed.Leo Frank a free man after he moved to New York once the trial was completed.

Answer 1

A, C, and D.

- A: Antisemitism was widespread during the trial and shaped public opinion against Frank.
- C: The case alarmed many Southern Jews, who feared similar prejudice and violence.
- D: Frank was convicted of the murder of a 13-year-old on largely circumstantial and weak evidence.