Liberty Medal Acceptance Speech by Justice Thurgood Marshall

In what year did Thurgood Marshall give his Liberty Medal Acceptance Speech?

What was the outcome of Heman Sweatt's lawsuit against the University of Texas?

• Heman Sweatt was denied admission to the University of Texas.

• The University of Texas was ordered to admit Heman Sweatt.

• Heman Sweatt's case was dismissed by the court.

• The University of Texas created a separate law school for Heman Sweatt.

Based on the passage, what does the author wish they could say about racism and prejudice?

• That it no longer exists.

• That it is a complex issue.

• That it is improving slowly.

• That it is a personal matter.

According to the passage, why must America dissent from the prevailing wind?

• To maintain its independence

• To follow global trends

• To support international policies

• To align with other countries

What does the word 'dissent' mean as used in the passage?

• Agreement

• Disagreement

• Celebration

• Confusion

What does the word 'constrained' mean as used in the passage?

• Freed

• Limited

• Expanded

• Ignored

What does the word 'anecdotes' mean as used in the passage?

• Stories

• Facts

• Lies

• Songs

What word in the passage below helps a reader understand the meaning of the word "optimistic"?

They were optimistic, as

I was, that racial interaction would breed understanding,

and that understanding, in turn, would produce healing

and redemption. They were hopeful, as I was, that over

time America would grow toward justice and expand

toward equality . . .

According to the passage, what is the significance of Heman Sweatt's case?

• It highlighted the importance of separate but equal doctrine.

• It was a landmark case for civil rights in education.

• It showed the need for more private universities.

• It emphasized the role of international law in education.

What does the word 'independence' imply in the context of the passage?

• Isolation

• Freedom

• Dependence

• Conformity