What was the significance of the Brown ruling in the context of Southern State universities?

James Meredith and Civil Rights

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It had no impact on university admissions.
It mandated the closure of all segregated schools.
It allowed some black students to be admitted to universities.
It required universities to provide separate but equal facilities.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was James Meredith initially rejected by the University of Mississippi?
He missed the application deadline.
He withdrew his application.
The university was not yet integrated.
He did not meet the academic requirements.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case regarding James Meredith's admission?
The court ordered the university to admit Meredith.
The court ruled against Meredith.
The case was dismissed.
The court delayed the decision.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the response of the state police during the riot at the University of Mississippi?
They used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
They arrested all rioters immediately.
They allowed carloads of armed men onto the campus.
They prevented armed men from entering the campus.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the federal government ensure James Meredith's safety during his time at the university?
By closing the university temporarily.
By providing him with a private security team.
By deploying federal troops to escort and guard him.
By relocating him to another university.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main message of Governor Ross Barnett's speech?
Support for federal integration policies.
Encouragement to oppose federal mandates on integration.
An announcement of his resignation.
A call for peaceful protests.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What argument did Governor Barnett use to justify his stance against integration?
Economic benefits of segregation.
Lack of resources for integration.
Federal government's lack of authority over state decisions.
Moral superiority of segregation.
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