Linda Brown: The Schoolgirl who Changed America

The video discusses the history of racial segregation in American schools, focusing on Linda Brown's experience and the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education case. It highlights the NAACP's legal challenge against segregation laws and the Supreme Court's ruling that declared 'separate but equal' unconstitutional. The video concludes by questioning the existence of subtle segregation in modern schools.

What was the main reason Linda Carol Brown had to travel long distances to attend school?

• Racial segregation laws required it.

• Her parents preferred a distant school.

• She was attending a specialized school.

• Her family moved frequently.

What was the primary goal of the NAACP's legal action in the 1950s?

• To improve school facilities for Black students.

• To challenge the legality of segregated schools.

• To increase funding for Black schools.

• To promote private schooling options.

Who was the NAACP Chief Counsel that argued against segregation in schools?

• Malcolm X

• Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Thurgood Marshall

What was the outcome of the Brown v. Board of Education case?

• Only high schools were desegregated.

• Schools were required to provide equal resources.

• Segregation in schools was upheld.

• The separate but equal doctrine was declared unconstitutional.

How did the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education impact Linda Brown's life?

• She moved to a different country.

• She became a teacher and civil rights advocate.

• She became a lawyer.

• She stopped attending school.