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    What early American Supreme Court case stated that segration is legal as long as the facilities are 'Separate But Equal"?

    • Plessy v. Freidholm
    • Plessy v. Ferguson
    • Pillsbury v. Maxwell
    • Powell v. Ferguson
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  • 2. 

    Thurgood Marshall was the head lawyer representing NAACP's efforts to desegregate public schools.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Thurgood Marshall indeed lead the case, later becoming a Supreme Court Justice.

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  • 3. 

    What year was the Brown v. Board of Education case unanimously decide an outcome in favor of desegregating schools in the United States? 

    • 1951

    • 1953

    • 1954

    Correct Answer
    A. 1954
    Explanation
    The original Brown v. Board of Education decision was passed May 17, 1954.

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  • 4. 

    Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP received unlimited government resources to fund pursuing their case.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The NAACP worked off of low income and donations to the organization.

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  • 5. 
     Who is this man? - ProProfs

     Who is this man?

    Correct Answer
    Thurgood Marshall
    Marshall
    Justice Marshall
    Justice Thurgood Marshall
    Explanation
    This man is Thurgood Marshall, who was a prominent figure in American history. He was the first African American Supreme Court Justice, serving from 1967 to 1991. Marshall played a crucial role in the civil rights movement and was known for his advocacy for racial equality and justice. His contributions to the legal field and his commitment to fighting against discrimination made him a highly respected figure in American society.

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  • 6. 

    What region of the United States required segregated schools before the Brown v. Board of Education case?

    • Northeast

    • Southeast

    • Southwest

    Correct Answer
    A. Southeast
    Explanation
    Refer to the map located on the 'Historical Context Page'

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  • 7. 

    Name three cities where desegregating schools would have been difficult

    • Anchorage, Alaska

    • Little Rock, Arkansas

    • Bangalore, Maine

    • Nashville, Tennessee

    • Goose Creek, South Carolina

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Little Rock, Arkansas
    A. Nashville, Tennessee
    A. Goose Creek, South Carolina
    Explanation
    All three cities are in the Southeast, where most integration troubles occurred.

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  • 8. 

    Earl Warren, was a native of Rhode Island.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    He was from California.

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  • 9. 

    Type in a state where school segregation was optional prior to the Brown v. Board of Education decision.

    Correct Answer
    Arizona
    New Mexico
    Kansas
    Wyoming
    Explanation
    Refer to map on 'Historical Context' page.

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  • 10. 

    Earl Warren, a white supremacy leader encouraged segregated school systems.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Earl Warren, who served as the Chief Justice of the United States from 1953 to 1969, was actually known for his support of desegregation and civil rights. He was instrumental in the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education, which declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional. Therefore, the statement that Earl Warren encouraged segregated school systems is false.

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  • 11. 
    Who is this? - ProProfs

    Who is this?

    • Herbert Hoover

    • Thurgood Marshall

    • John W. Davis

    • Thomas Edison

    Correct Answer
    A. John W. Davis
    Explanation
    John W. Davis was a prominent American lawyer and politician who served as the Solicitor General and Ambassador to the United Kingdom. He was also the Democratic Party's nominee for President in the 1924 election. Herbert Hoover was the 31st President of the United States, Thurgood Marshall was a Supreme Court Justice, and Thomas Edison was an inventor. Therefore, the correct answer is John W. Davis.

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  • 12. 

    What state was Thurgood Marshall from?

    • Wyoming

    • Maryland

    • South Carolina

    • Pennsylvania

    Correct Answer
    A. Maryland
    Explanation
    He is a native of Maryland.

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