In Gideon v.Wainwright, the U.S.Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Gideon because he had been denied the right to

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In the case of Gideon v. Wainwright, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to counsel, meaning that individuals accused of a crime have the right to an attorney, even if they cannot afford one. Because Gideon was not provided with legal counsel during his trial, the court ordered a new trial. Therefore, the correct answer is B) legal counsel.

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