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McCarthyism — Quiz

Question 44 • Contemporary Studies

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

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