Brown v. Board of Education Quiz

What was the primary issue that Linda Brown faced in 1950?

• She wanted to attend a school with better resources.

• She was unable to enroll in a whites-only school.

• She had to take a long bus ride to school.

• She wanted to start a new school.

What organization did Oliver Brown approach for help?

• NAACP

• ACLU

• PTA

• The Red Cross

Which Supreme Court decision did the NAACP aim to challenge?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Marbury v. Madison

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Roe v. Wade

What was the argument made by the Board of Education regarding segregation?

• It was harmful to children.

• It prepared children for adult life.

• It was unnecessary.

• It made schools more equal.

How did the United States District Court for the District of Kansas initially rule on the case?

• In favor of the parents.

• In favor of the Board of Education.

• They dismissed the case.

• They postponed the ruling.

Who was appointed by the NAACP to argue the case for Brown?

• Earl Warren

• Thurgood Marshall

• Robert H. Jackson

• Fred Vinson

What was the final ruling of the Supreme Court on May 17, 1954?

• Segregation was upheld.

• Segregation was deemed unconstitutional.

• Schools could remain segregated.

• A new trial was ordered.

What did the Supreme Court's decision state about the 'separate but equal' doctrine?

• It was acceptable in public education.

• It had no place in public education.

• It was beneficial for society.

• It needed more research.

What was the response of the Court after their ruling regarding desegregation?

• They provided a detailed plan.

• They asked for feedback from state attorneys general.

• They ignored the issue.

• They mandated immediate desegregation.

What notable event took place in Little Rock, Arkansas, regarding school desegregation?

• School was canceled for a year.

• The Little Rock Nine were prevented from attending school.

• The governor welcomed African American students.

• All students attended school without issue.