D) The town had lost several thousand dollars, two valuable horses, and a prominent citizen.
Explanation:
Poker Flat has a notoriety of being a somewhat uncivilized, ungovernable settlement where hoodlums, gamblers, and prostitutes frequent and make their living. In any case, Poker Flat has as of late encountered a "spasm of virtuous reaction" in the wake of enduring the loss of a few thousand dollars, two significant steeds, and a noticeable resident.
Grant says he cannot stand up to defy whites, and that the reverend will not stand up to defy them, but Jefferson can do it. Grant tells Jefferson that he needs him more than Jefferson needs Grant.
The correct answer is "By allowing the accused to request a trial by jury."
This is because habeas corpus is a writ created to correct violations of personal liberty by directing judicial inquiry into the legality of a detention. Therefore safeguarding individual freedom, for example in protection against illegal imprisonment.
