Brown Vs Thz Board Flashcards
What landmark case was decided in 1954 that challenged segregation in schools?
BROWN VS THE BOARD
What was the precedent established by the Plessy v. Ferguson case in 1896?
Separate but equal doctrine
What types of segregation are referred to as de jure and de facto?
De jure segregation is enforced by law; de facto segregation occurs in practice
Who was Linda Brown and what was her situation leading to the BROWN VS THE BOARD case?
Hinda Brown wanted to attend a white school only 5 blocks away but had to go to an all-black school 20 blocks away
Which organization took on the court trial for Hinda Brown?
NAACP
Who was the lawyer for the NAACP in the BROWN VS THE BOARD case?
Thurgood Marshall
What constitutional amendment did Thurgood Marshall argue segregation violated?
14th Amendment
What role did Eisenhower play in the Supreme Court’s decision regarding segregation?
Appointed Earl Warren, who believed segregation was unconstitutional
What was the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding schools in the BROWN VS THE BOARD case?
Schools must be desegregated
What warning did Eisenhower give to Earl Warren regarding the ruling?
To avoid ruling in favor of segregation
What was one consequence of the BROWN VS THE BOARD ruling?
Encouraged white backlash
What was the membership count of the White Citizens Council in 1956?
250,000 members
What does KKK stand for in the context of rentalised?
KKK is an abbreviation referring to the Ku Klux Klan
The KKK is known for its white supremacist beliefs and actions against civil rights.
Who was the Conservative Democrat Governor involved in desegregation issues?
Allen Shivers
Allen Shivers served as the Governor of Texas from 1949 to 1957.
What action did Governor Allen Shivers take regarding law enforcement and desegregation?
Sent law enforcement officers to defy court order of desegregation
This illustrates the resistance against federal mandates for civil rights.
What did Eisenhower state about Supreme Court decisions?
Supreme Court decisions made to be accepted
This emphasizes the importance of upholding the rule of law and federal authority.
What role did US marshals play in relation to federal court orders?
US marshals would enforce federal court order
This indicates the federal government’s commitment to enforcing desegregation.
