Challenging Segregation: The Impact of Brown v. Board of Education

Challenging Segregation: The Impact of Brown v. Board of Education

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education, which challenged school segregation in Topeka, Kansas. It highlights the NAACP's role, the legal strategy, and the Supreme Court's unanimous decision to overturn Plessy v. Ferguson, declaring segregated schools unconstitutional. The decision marked a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, leading to desegregation efforts across the U.S., despite resistance, particularly in the South. The case's legacy is profound, paving the way for integration and societal change.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Linda Brown's father approached the NAACP?

To enroll Linda in a private school

To seek financial aid for Linda's education

To challenge the segregation in public schools

To move to a different city

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the precedent set by Plessy v. Ferguson?

Segregation was illegal in all forms

Segregated facilities were acceptable if they were of equal quality

All schools must be integrated

Only private schools could be segregated

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Supreme Court initially delay their decision on Brown v. Board of Education?

They were waiting for more evidence

They wanted a unanimous decision

They were divided on the issue

They needed more time to review other cases

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision on May 17, 1954?

Segregation in schools was declared unconstitutional

Segregation in schools was upheld

The decision was postponed

The case was dismissed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Supreme Court conclude about the 'separate but equal' doctrine?

It was beneficial for educational development

It was valid and should be maintained

It had no place in public education

It was only applicable to private schools

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Brown v. Board of Education decision?

It led to the immediate desegregation of all schools

It had little impact on American society

It was a major victory in the Civil Rights Movement

It only affected schools in Kansas

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the response of the South to the Supreme Court's ruling?

Immediate compliance

Supportive acceptance

Indifference

Strong resistance

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