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THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929

SCOTTSBORO TRIALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to paragraph 11, how was Judge James Horton affected by the ruling of Haywood Patterson?"Judge James Horton knew he had to step in. In an unprecedented move, he reversed the jury’s decision and mandated that the trial restart yet again. His courage cost him his judgeship in the next election.”
A
Judge James Horton lost his job immediately.
B
Judge James Horton was unable to run for judge again in his life.
C
Judge James Horton was not re-elected as the judge because of the decision.
D
Judge James Horton became an advocate for the young men after the decision.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -How did Judge James Horton respond to the jury’s decision regarding Haywood Patterson? Despite disagreeing with their decision, he accepted their guilty verdict.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Supreme Court of Alabama took Horton off the case and delivered it to Judge Callahan. As predicted, Horton lost his bid for re-election the following year. He retired to his land, a villain to some, a hero to many.

Detailed explanation-3: -Judge Horton presided over the re-trials of the Scottsboro Boys. Both the prosecution and defense agreed with his choice. Numerous comparisons were made in the media to his resemblance to former President Abraham Lincoln. He was represented as the perfect man for the job.

Detailed explanation-4: -Horton gave up pursuit of a medical degree for a law degree, which he received from Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee in 1899. He entered private practice, but left it in 1910 for a six-year career in the Alabama legislature. In 1922, he was elected circuit judge.

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