Readworks: Walking Tall (Ruby Bridges)

Why were some schools still segregated in 1960 even though the Supreme Court had ruled that segregation was unconstitutional in 1954?

• Under law, black children could not attend the same public schools as white children.

• Many Southern cities were not following the court’s ruling

• There was not enough space for black children to attend white schools.

• There was not enough money for schools to implement the law.

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Who escorted Ruby Bridges's to school on November 4, 1960

• four United States federal court marshals
• her mother
• the governor of New Orlean
• her principal

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Why was Ruby Bridges famous?

• She was the first African American to attend an all-white middle school in the South
• She was the daughter of a prominent African American 
• She was the first African American to attend an all-white elementary school in the South
• She was the first African American to drink from a white's only water fountain.

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Which case found that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional?

•  Bridges vs. Board of Education
• Henry vs. New Orleans
• Brown vs. Pless
• Brown vs. Board of Education

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Which of the following supports the claim that Mrs. Henry was a nice teacher?

• " Mrs. Henry was one the nicest teachers I ever had."

• " Mrs. Henry advised her parent to keep the students at home."

• " Mrs. Henry ignored me when trying to ask questions."

• " Mom was upset with Mrs. Henry when she called home."

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Which law helped protect African Americans' right to seek jobs?

• The Equality Act
• The 11th Amendement
• The Civil Rights Act of 1964
• The Freedom Act

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Before Ruby Bridges, there was another group of kids that integrated an all-white school. What was this group of kids known as?

• Great Debaters
  Great Debaters 
• The Little Rock Nine
• Liberty Kids
• Freedom Walkers

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