Brown Vs Topeka 1954 Flashcards
The NAACP put
Five desegreagtion cases together and took them to the Supreme Courtn
In 1952
NAACP took segregation cases to the Supreme court, claiming segregated schools broke the 14 th Amendment as it made black children feel inferior
What was the 14th amendment
Includes clauses on citizenship and equal protection)
Dec 1952
The judges in the case asked to hear from more legal advice.Earl Warren became new Chief Excecutive
May 1954
The Supreme Court ruled that segregated education was unconstitutional.However, the Court set no time limit for the desegregation of schools
July 1954
In the Deep South states the Whte citizens councils were set up to stop desegregation.They were prepared to use extreme violence
May 1955
A second court ruling said that desegregation of schools should happen “ with all deliberate speed”
1957
723 school districts had desegregated schools
Brown rulings overturned
Brown rulings overturned 1896 plessy vs Ferguson decision, which allowed public facilities
Due to the Brown overturning 1896 plessy vs Ferguson there was increased
Members of the kkk and white backlash
Due to Brown overturning the 1896 plessy vs Ferguson black student and teachers + their families
Faced threats and hostility in desegregated schools
Some good schools for black americans
Were closed down
Many southern states found ways to
Avoid complying with court rulings
Awarennes of civil rights
Issues in southern states increased
Rulings were an inspiration
For other desegregation campaigns