What two opposing issues were used by prosecutors and defenders of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti in trying to prove their guilt or innocence regarding the robbery and murder of a Massachusetts payroll guard in 1920?
A) communism versus striking on the job
B) temperance versus alcoholism
C) terrorism versus xenophobia
D) organized crime versus anarchy

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The trial of Sacco and Vanzetti was heavily influenced by the political climate of the time, with prosecutors emphasizing fears of terrorism and anarchism, while defenders argued that xenophobia and prejudice against immigrants were influencing the case.

What Two Opposing Issues Were Used by Prosecutors and Defenders