Question

what was clarence gideon forced to do during his burglary trial?
represent himself
flee the state
remain silent
declare his guilt

Explanation:

Clarence Gideon was a poor man who couldn't afford a lawyer for his burglary trial. In the United States at that time (before the Gideon v. Wainwright Supreme Court decision), if a defendant couldn't afford a lawyer, they often had to represent themselves. This was a significant legal issue that the Gideon v. Wainwright case addressed, leading to the rule that states must provide lawyers for defendants who can't afford them.

Answer:

represent himself