Sylvia Mendez and School Segregation

Who is Sylvia Mendez?

• A famous singer.

• A professional athlete.

• A renowned scientist.

• An American civil rights activist

What is the topic of this quiz?

• Unknown

• History

• Science

• Mathematics

In which case did Sylvia Mendez's parents sue the Westminster School District?

• Mendez v. Westminster

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Marbury v. Madison

What was the outcome of the Mendez v. Westminster case?

• Segregation was upheld as constitutional.

• The case was dismissed due to lack of evidence.

• The outcome of the case was inconclusive.

• Segregation was ruled unconstitutional

Which ethnic group was primarily affected by school segregation in the Mendez v. Westminster case?

• Native American

• Asian-American

• Mexican-American

• African-American

What year did the Mendez v. Westminster case take place?

• 1972

• 1947

• 1963

• 1955

What was the main argument in the Mendez v. Westminster case?

• Segregation of Mexican-American students violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

• Segregation of Mexican-American students was a state issue and not a federal concern.

• Segregation of Mexican-American students was supported by the Supreme Court.

• Segregation of Mexican-American students was necessary for maintaining order in schools.

Who was the lawyer representing Sylvia Mendez's family in the Mendez v. Westminster case?

• John Smith

• Maria Rodriguez

• Michael Johnson

• David Marcus

What landmark Supreme Court case overturned the 'separate but equal' doctrine?

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Roe v. Wade

• Marbury v. Madison

• Brown v. Board of Education

What is the significance of the Mendez v. Westminster case?

• It challenged racial segregation in public schools in California and set a precedent for desegregation.

• It had no impact on racial segregation in public schools.

• It upheld racial segregation in public schools in California.

• It only applied to private schools in California.