Brown V. Board Of Education Quiz

1. 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

Plessy v. Ferguson, refer back to the 'Historical Context' page.

Explanation

Plessy v. Ferguson, refer back to the 'Historical Context' page.

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

True

False

Thurgood Marshall indeed lead the case, later becoming a Supreme Court Justice.

Explanation

Thurgood Marshall indeed lead the case, later becoming a Supreme Court Justice.

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

The original Brown v. Board of Education decision was passed May 17, 1954.

Explanation

The original Brown v. Board of Education decision was passed May 17, 1954.

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

True

False

The NAACP worked off of low income and donations to the organization.

Explanation

The NAACP worked off of low income and donations to the organization.

5.

Who is this man?

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.

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

Refer to the map located on the 'Historical Context Page'

Explanation

Refer to the map located on the 'Historical Context Page'

7. Name three cities where desegregating schools would have been difficult

Anchorage, Alaska

Little Rock, Arkansas

Bangalore, Maine

Nashville, Tennessee

Goose Creek, South Carolina

All three cities are in the Southeast, where most integration troubles occurred.

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

He was from California.

Explanation

He was from California.

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

True

False

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.

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.

11.

Who is this?

Herbert Hoover

Thurgood Marshall

John W. Davis

Thomas Edison

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.

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.

12. What state was Thurgood Marshall from?

Wyoming

Maryland

South Carolina

Pennsylvania

He is a native of Maryland.

Explanation

He is a native of Maryland.