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Your Rights: Trials and Punishments

Question 1 • *FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

What was Clarence Gideon forced to do during his burglary trial?

Answer
A
represent himself
B
flee the state
C
remain silent
D
declare his guilt

Explanation

Clarence Gideon was charged with burglary in Florida and could not afford a lawyer. The court denied his request for an appointed attorney, so he had to represent himself at trial. The correct choice is “represent himself.”

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