Thurgood Marshall's Early Life and Path to Becoming a Civil Rights Attorney

The video explores the life and achievements of Thurgood Marshall, a key figure in the civil rights movement. It covers his early life in Baltimore, his education at Howard University, and his significant legal work with the NAACP. Marshall's efforts in fighting racial discrimination and segregation are highlighted, along with a review and quiz to reinforce learning.

Who was Thurgood Marshall's father, and what did he instill in Thurgood from a young age?

• William Marshall, an appreciation for the US Constitution

• Norma Marshall, a love for music

• Frederick Douglass, a passion for civil rights

• Martin Luther King Jr., a sense of justice

Which university did Thurgood Marshall attend after being denied admission to the University of Maryland Law School?

• Princeton University

• Yale University

• Howard University

• Harvard University

What was the impact of Thurgood Marshall's experience with racial discrimination at the University of Maryland?

• He decided to pursue a career in music

• He moved to another country

• He gave up on his legal aspirations

• It motivated him to fight against racial discrimination

Which organization did Thurgood Marshall represent in one of his first legal cases?

• The FBI

• The NAACP

• The National Park Service

• The Supreme Court

What was the significance of Thurgood Marshall's legal victory against the University of Maryland?

• It was a minor case with little impact

• It marked the beginning of his career in fighting segregation

• It led to his appointment as a Supreme Court Justice

• It resulted in his retirement from law