Quiz on Mendez Family and School Segregation

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

• It was the first case to integrate schools in the entire United States.

• It was the first federal court case to rule school segregation unconstitutional.

• It was the first Supreme Court case to end racial segregation in schools.

• It was the first case to challenge segregation laws in the Southern states.

Why were Mexican American students placed in separate schools in California?

• Because of a state law mandating segregation.

• To help them Americanize faster, according to school boards.

• Due to federal laws requiring separate schools.

• Because they requested to be in separate schools.

What did the Mendez family do when their children were denied entry to the local school?

• They filed a lawsuit against the school board.

• They accepted the decision and enrolled their children in a Mexican school.

• They moved to another state.

• They started homeschooling their children.

What was the outcome of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the Mendez case?

• It struck down segregation because it wasn't a law in California.

• It ruled that segregation was unconstitutional based on race.

• It allowed segregation to continue in California.

• It upheld the segregation of Mexican Americans.

Why did the Mendez v. Westminster case not have a nationwide impact?

• It was not publicized enough to gain attention.

• It only applied to California and did not reach the Supreme Court.

• It was not considered important by civil rights activists.

• It was overturned by the Supreme Court.