The Supreme Court and Civil Rights

How did the ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson affect the legalities of segregation? It set legal precedent for future court cases. It implemented desegregation legislation. It redefined the concepts of "separate but equal." It discouraged people from continued protests.

A

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. Compared with the decision in Plessy v. Ferguson, this opinion refutes the doctrine of "separate but equal." supports the doctrine of "separate but equal." recommends affirmative action measures. upholds the right to legislate segregation.

A

Which of these statements was implied by the decision in Brown v. Board of Education? Segregation could lead to feelings of inferiority. Segregation often led to relatively equal opportunities. Segregation increased levels of personal determination. Segregation was the purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment.

A

What factor do Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, and Regents of California v. Bakke have in common? All three cases improved civil rights for minorities. All three cases went to the Supreme Court for ruling. All three cases ruled in favor of the individual. All three cases took place in the twentieth century.

NOT C

When Chief Justice Earl Warren stated, "A sense of inferiority affects the motivation of a child to learn," what was he essentially stating? Children often struggle with wanting to study. Learning is difficult if a child is not inspired. Low self-esteem can have a negative impact on grades. Students who feel inferior often spend more time alone.

C

Which term is defined as "promoting minority inclusion in educational and employment opportunities"? desegregation separate but equal legislation affirmative action

D

Why was Homer Plessy arrested? He said his rights had been violated. He was clearly of mixed heritage. He refused to give his seat to a white person. He sat down in a train's whites-only car.

D

Why were civil rights supporters disappointed with the Supreme Court's 1896 decision in Plessy v. Ferguson? The court rejected the idea of "separate but equal." The court ruled that African Americans were unable to drive. The court ruled that African Americans were unable to vote. The court affirmed the idea of "separate but equal."

D

How did the verdict in Brown v. Board of Education relate to the verdict in Plessy v. Ferguson? It upheld the earlier decision about segregation. It set a new legal precedent on the issue of segregation. It cemented the idea that separate was not synonymous to segregation. It proved educational facilities were subject to partial segregation.

B

Which of these actions would be considered an act of civil disobedience? rioting sit-ins looting boycotts

B