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Read the excerpt from the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution.No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States . . .How does the excerpt relate to the premises of Brown v. Board of Education?

A
The Brown case addresses whether separate water fountains and entrances abridge students’ privileges.
B
The Brown case addresses whether education systems separated by race limit citizens’ privileges.
C
The Brown case addresses whether varied state curriculums inhibit students’ ability to learn.
D
The Brown case addresses whether teachers’ racial stereotyping restricts students’ rights and privileges.
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Read the excerpt from Brown v. Board of Education.Because these are class actions, because of the wide applicability of this decision, and because of the great variety of local conditions, the formulation of decrees in these cases presents problems of considerable complexity.Why does the Supreme Court describe these considerations?

A
to explain the historical context in which segregation was endorsed
B
to illustrate the different interpretations of the law throughout the nation
C
to compare the quality of education delivered throughout the years of segregation
D
to emphasize the challenges inherent in determining a ruling for a varied nation
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Read the excerpt from Brown v. Board of Education.We must consider public education in the light of its full development and its present place in American life throughout the Nation.Why does the Supreme Court make this distinction?

A
The court recognizes that the current delivery of education might compromise citizens’ rights.
B
The court recognizes that the US education system has evolved over time.
C
The court recognizes that people in some localities are being treated unfairly by teachers.
D
The court recognizes that segregated schools require additional federal funding.
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What is the plaintiffs’ main concern about the state of public schools in Brown v. Board of Education?

A
The curriculum was outdated and biased, which led to a poor quality of education in Topeka.
B
The teachers were not credentialed, which led to disparities within the Topeka school system.
C
The schools were racially segregated, which led to a lower quality of education for some students in Topeka.
D
The school buildings were in poor condition, which caused low attendance rates in Topeka.
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Why did the Supreme Court take jurisdiction of Brown v. Board of Education?

A
Cases about race relations required government intervention.
B
The public schools in the South lagged behind other regions.
C
The implications of the case were important and widespread.
D
Influential individuals were involved in the case.
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Read the excerpt from the Supreme Court’s ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson.. . . requiring the officer of the passenger train to assign each passenger to the coach or compartment assigned for the race to which he or she belong; and imposing fines or imprisonment upon passengers insisting on going into a coach or compartment other than the one set aide for the race to which he or she belongs.How does the excerpt relate to the premises of Brown v. Board of Education?

A
The Brown case addresses whether officers can legally acknowledge racial differences.
B
The Brown case addresses whether public institutions can legally be divided by race.
C
The Brown case addresses whether districts should be penalized for segregating schools.
D
The Brown case addresses whether race-specific entrances are appropriate in schools.

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