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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Brown v. Board of Education

Question 9 • DRHS American Literature and Composition

Think about the historical significance of Brown v. Board of Education. Why do you think it is considered a seminal US text?

Answer
A
It determined that segregation had no effect on a student’s ability to learn.
B
It upheld the “separate but equal” doctrine.
C
It prohibited discussion of racial inequality in schools.
D
It overturned the “separate but equal” doctrine.

Explanation

In Brown v. Board of Education (1954), the Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. The Court rejected the “separate but equal” doctrine in public education, concluding that segregated schools were inherently unequal. That landmark decision overturned the doctrine, making choice D correct.

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