sylvia mendez

What was the argument made in the Mendez vs. Westminster case?

• Segregating Mexican-American students was a violation of their constitutional rights

• Segregating African-American students was a violation of their constitutional rights

• Segregating Asian-American students was a violation of their constitutional rights

• Segregating Native American students was a violation of their constitutional rights

What role did Sylvia Mendez play in the fight against segregation in California schools?

• She was a leader of the movement

• She was a lawyer representing the plaintiffs

• She was a teacher advocating for integration

• She was a young girl who played a significant role

What was Gonzalo's belief regarding education?

• All children should have equal access to education

• Education should be based on race and ethnicity

• Education should be limited to certain races and ethnicities

• Education should be provided only to privileged children

What were Sylvia's parents determined to change?

• The unjust system

• The Mendez vs. Westminster case

• The education system

• The legal system

What was the impact of the Mendez vs. Westminster case?

• It led to the desegregation of schools in California

• It established Sylvia Mendez as a prominent figure

• It resulted in the closure of all schools in California

• It had no significant effect on the education system