Brown V Board Of Education,topeka Flashcards
What was the main issue in the Brown v. Board of Education case?
The main issue was whether racial segregation in public schools violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
In what year was the Brown v. Board of Education decision issued?
The decision was issued in 1954.
True or False: Brown v. Board of Education overturned the precedent set by Plessy v. Ferguson.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Brown v. Board of Education case involved the Topeka, ________ public school system.
Kansas
What did the Supreme Court unanimously rule in Brown v. Board of Education?
The Court ruled that ‘separate but equal’ educational facilities are inherently unequal.
Who was the lead attorney for the plaintiffs in Brown v. Board of Education?
Thurgood Marshall.
What doctrine was challenged in Brown v. Board of Education?
‘Separate but equal’ doctrine.
Multiple Choice: Which amendment was central to the arguments in Brown v. Board of Education? A) First Amendment B) Fourteenth Amendment C) Fifteenth Amendment
B) Fourteenth Amendment
What impact did the Brown v. Board of Education ruling have on public education?
It led to the desegregation of public schools across the United States.
True or False: The Brown v. Board of Education decision was immediate and led to instant desegregation of schools.
False.
What was the name of the Supreme Court case that upheld segregation in public facilities before Brown v. Board of Education?
Plessy v. Ferguson.
Fill in the blank: The Brown v. Board of Education ruling was a significant victory for the ________ Movement.
Civil Rights
What was the significance of the phrase ‘with all deliberate speed’ in the context of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling?
It referred to the timeline for desegregation, allowing states to proceed at their own pace.
Short Answer: What did the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education declare about the psychological effects of segregation?
The Court acknowledged that segregation created a sense of inferiority among African American children.
What was the broader social context surrounding the Brown v. Board of Education case?
It was during the Civil Rights Movement, which aimed to end racial discrimination and promote equality.
