Federal Intervention (1865-1992)

Question 1

What were three significant cases that the Supreme Court presided over?

Answer 1

1. Plessy vs. Ferguson
2. Smith vs Allwright
3. Brown vs, Topeka Board of Education

Question 2

When did Plessy vs. Ferguson occur?

Answer 2

1896

Question 3

When did Smith vs Allwright occur?

Answer 3

1944

Question 4

When did Brown vs Topeka Board of Education occur?

Answer 4

1954

Question 5

What impact did the Plessy vs Ferguson case have?

Answer 5

1. ‘Separate but equal’ ruling

2. Segregation and discrimination legalised

Question 6

What impact did the Smith vs Allwright case have?

Answer 6

1. The Supreme Court declared that the exclusion of blacks from primary voting was unconstitutional under the 15th amendment
2. AA voter registration increased from 3% to 12%

Question 7

What impact did the Brown vs Board case have?

Answer 7

1. The Supreme Court ruled in favour of Brown and allowed her to join a white school
2. It overturned Plessy vs Ferguson so all schools were integrated as a result
3. Demonstrated federal support for civil rights movement
4. KKK rejuvenated
5. Backlash against NAACP
6. Desegregation varied, especially in Southern schools

Question 8

What impact did Congress have?

Answer 8

1. Introduced 13th, 14th and 15th amendments
2. Showed that AAs were being recognised by the government
3. Failed to properly enforce the 15th amendment