The Right to Counsel for Indigent Defendant Facing Felony Trial

question 30

Multiple Choice

The right to counsel for indigent defendant facing felony trial in state courts was due to a Supreme Court decision in the

• A)Scottsboro case
• B)Gideon v.Wainwright
• C)Patriot Act
• D)Miranda Case

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Definitions:

Slave Girl

Historically, refers to a young female enslaved person, highlighting the gendered aspect of slavery and the specific vulnerabilities faced by women and girls.

Slave Women

Refers to women who were subjected to slavery, deprived of personal freedom and forced to perform labor or services against their will.

Frederick Douglass

A prominent American abolitionist, author, and orator of the 19th century who escaped from slavery and advocated for civil rights.

Sojourner Truth

An African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist, known for her speech "Ain't I a Woman?" and her advocacy for equality and freedom.