Sylvia Mendez and Her Family's Fight for Desegregation

The video tells the story of Sylvia Mendez and her family's fight against school segregation in California. After facing discrimination at a local school, Sylvia's father, Gonzalo Mendez, challenged the segregation policy. With the help of lawyer David Marcus, they filed a lawsuit that led to a landmark court ruling in favor of desegregation. This case paved the way for equal educational opportunities for all children, regardless of race or background.

What was Sylvia Mendez's experience on her first day at Westminster School?

• She made many friends.

• She was given a special award.

• She was told to go back to the Mexican school.

• She was welcomed by everyone.

Why were the Mendez children forced to attend a different school?

• They were told to attend the Mexican school due to their ethnicity.

• They lived too far from the school.

• They were not American citizens.

• They failed an entrance exam.

What action did Gonzalo Mendez take to fight school segregation?

• He moved to another city.

• He formed a group and filed a lawsuit.

• He accepted the situation.

• He sent his children to private school.

Who suggested to Gonzalo Mendez that he could file a lawsuit?

• A school teacher

• A lawyer

• A truck driver

• A family member

What was the outcome of the initial trial in Los Angeles?

• The Mendez family lost the case.

• The trial was postponed.

• The case was dismissed.

• The judge ruled in favor of the Mendez family.

What was the reaction of the school board after the initial trial?

• They accepted the decision.

• They offered a settlement.

• They apologized to the Mendez family.

• They appealed the case.

Which organizations supported the Mendez family during the appeal?

• Only the school board

• No organizations supported them

• Various national organizations

• Only local community groups

What was the final decision of the Court of Appeals regarding the Mendez case?

• They ruled against the Mendez family.

• They dismissed the case.

• They ruled in favor of the Mendez family.

• They ordered a retrial.

What law was signed as a result of the Mendez case?

• A law allowing segregation in schools

• A law allowing all children in California to attend school together

• A law banning public education

• A law requiring separate schools for different races

How did Sylvia feel when she returned to Westminster School after the case?

• She felt scared and alone.

• She felt like giving up.

• She felt proud and confident.

• She felt indifferent.