Brown v. Board of Education Flashcard

Front

What was the primary issue that Linda Brown faced in 1950?

Back

She was unable to enroll in a whites-only school.

Front

What organization did Oliver Brown approach for help?

Back

NAACP

Front

Which Supreme Court decision did the NAACP aim to challenge?
Options:
Brown v. Board of Education,
Marbury v. Madison,
Plessy v. Ferguson,
Roe v. Wade

Back

Plessy v. Ferguson

Front

What was the argument made by the Board of Education regarding segregation?

Back

It prepared children for adult life.

Front

How did the United States District Court for the District of Kansas initially rule on the case?

Back

In favor of the Board of Education.

Front

Who was appointed by the NAACP to argue the case for Brown?

Back

Thurgood Marshall

Front

What was the final ruling of the Supreme Court on May 17, 1954?

Back

Segregation was deemed unconstitutional.

Front

What did the Supreme Court's decision state about the 'separate but equal' doctrine?

Back

It had no place in public education.

Front

What was the response of the Court after their ruling regarding desegregation?

Back

They mandated immediate desegregation.

Front

What notable event took place in Little Rock, Arkansas, regarding school desegregation?

Back

The Little Rock Nine were prevented from attending school.