What was the nature of the protest that led to the lawsuit against the school system?

Abe Fortas and the First Amendment

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A silent protest with black armbands
A sit-in protest
A loud demonstration
A written petition
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Judge Stephenson's background before ruling on the case?
A civil rights activist
A former school principal
A retired military officer
A state governor
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of the appeal to the circuit court in St. Louis?
The decision was upheld due to a tie
The decision was overturned
The case was dismissed
The court ruled in favor of the students
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the Supreme Court decide to hear the case?
The school system requested it
There was a conflict between circuit courts
The case involved a large number of students
The case was highly publicized
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the students' right to protest?
The case was sent back to the lower court
The students won with a 7-2 decision
The students lost the case
The decision was postponed
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who wrote the majority opinion for the Supreme Court decision?
Earl Warren
Thurgood Marshall
William Rehnquist
Abe Fortas
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Abe Fortas emphasize in his majority opinion?
The significance of the First Amendment
The need for more school funding
The role of parents in education
The importance of school discipline
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