Sylvia Mendez and Civil Rights

The video explores the life of Sylvia Mendez, a young girl who faced racial segregation in schools. Born in 1936, Sylvia's family moved to Westminster, California, where she was denied entry to a school due to her Hispanic heritage. Her father, Gonzalo Mendez, fought against this injustice with the help of civil rights attorney David Marcus. Their legal battle led to a landmark decision in 1946 that helped dismantle school segregation, inspiring the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling. Sylvia later became a nurse, dedicating her life to helping others. Her story is a testament to the power of standing up for equality.

Where was Sylvia Mendez born?

• San Francisco, California

• San Diego, California

• Santa Ana, California

• Los Angeles, California

What heritage did Sylvia Mendez have?

• Puerto Rican and Mexican

• Mexican and Spanish

• Puerto Rican and Cuban

• Cuban and Mexican

What was the main reason Sylvia and her brothers were denied entry to a nearby school?

• They were too young

• They did not pass the entrance exam

• They were not residents of the area

• They were Hispanic

Who was the civil rights attorney that helped the Mendez family in their legal battle?

• Clarence Darrow

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg

• David Marcus

• Thurgood Marshall

In what year did the court rule in favor of Sylvia Mendez and the other families?

• 1947

• 1946

• 1945

• 1944

Which major Supreme Court decision was inspired by Sylvia Mendez's case?

• Loving v. Virginia

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Roe v. Wade

What was the outcome of the Mendez family's legal battle?

• They lost the case

• The case was postponed

• The judge ruled in their favor

• The case was dismissed

What profession did Sylvia Mendez pursue after her education?

• Teacher

• Lawyer

• Engineer

• Nurse

For how many years did Sylvia Mendez work as a nurse?

• 35 years

• 30 years

• 25 years

• 20 years

What is the main lesson from Sylvia Mendez's story?

• Standing up for what is right can change the world

• Always follow the rules

• Success comes from hard work

• Education is important