The Supreme Court and Civil Rights

Question 1

When Chief Justice Earl Warren stated, “A sense of inferiority affects the motivation of a child to learn,” what was he essentially stating?

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Low self-esteem can have a negative impact on grades.

Question 2

Read the quote from the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education.We conclude that, in the field of public education, the doctrine of “separate but equal” has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.

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refutes the doctrine of “separate but equal.”

Question 3

Why was Homer Plessy arrested?

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He sat down in a train’s whites-only car.

Question 4

Which term is defined as “promoting minority inclusion in educational and employment opportunities”?

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affirmative action

Question 5

The ruling in Regents v. Bakke set a precedent for cases that came after, such as United States v. Virginia, which ruling stated that

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Virginia Military Institute must open its doors to women.

Question 6

Why were civil rights supporters disappointed with the Supreme Court’s 1896 decision in Plessy v. Ferguson?

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The court affirmed the idea of “separate but equal.”

Question 7

Which of these statements was implied by the decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

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Segregation could lead to feelings of inferiority.

Question 8

What was the social impact of the decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

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It strengthened the growing civil rights movement.

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