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McCarthyism — Quiz

Question 29 • Contemporary Studies

When the Rosenberg case was appealed to the Supreme Court, the court

Answer
A
upheld the Rosenbergs’ conviction.
B
refused to rule on the case.
C
returned the case to a lower court.
D
overturned the Rosenbergs’ conviction.

Explanation

The Supreme Court refused to hear the Rosenbergs’ appeal, so it did not reconsider or overturn their convictions. That left the lower court’s convictions in place. The correct choice is “refused to rule on the case.”

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