Brown, 1956 Georgia Flag, and the Sibley Commission

Explain the government of Georgia’s response to Brown v. Board of Education, including the creation of the Sibley Commission.

• The government of Georgia immediately complied with the ruling and integrated schools.

• The government of Georgia resisted the ruling and established the Sibley Commission to delay integration.

• The government of Georgia ignored the ruling and continued segregation without any changes.

• The government of Georgia supported the ruling and promoted integration across the state.

The 1956 state flag of Georgia was changed in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in the Brown v. Board of Education case because:

• It was seen as a symbol of segregation and racism.

• It was not in compliance with federal regulations.

• It was too similar to another state's flag.

• It was outdated and needed modernization.

What was the big question of the Brown v Board of Education case?

• Does segregation of children in public schools solely on the basis of race deprive the children of minority group of equal educational opportunities?

• Is segregation beneficial for educational purposes?

• Should schools be allowed to segregate based on gender?

• Can schools segregate based on economic status?

What was the Supreme Court's ruling in the Brown v Board of Education case?

• The ruling declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

• The ruling upheld racial segregation in public schools.

• The ruling stated that racial segregation in public schools was a state issue.

• The ruling did not address racial segregation in public schools.

What did the Supreme Court order regarding the integration of schools?

• To delay integration indefinitely

• To integrate schools with all deliberate speed

• To maintain segregation

• To integrate schools immediately

The significance of the Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in the Brown v Board of Education case was:

• It upheld the doctrine of 'separate but equal'.

• It declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

• It reinforced the legality of segregation in public facilities.

• It had no impact on the civil rights movement.

Who had to decide between closing the schools or integrating them in Georgia?

• The Governor of Georgia

• The President of the United States

• The Mayor of Atlanta

• The Superintendent of Schools

Who was chosen to lead the Sibley Commission?

• John Sibley

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Ralph McGill

What percentage of Georgia's residents favored closing the schools over integrating them, according to interviews?

• 10%

• 25%

• 60%

• 75%

What was the ultimate recommendation of the general assembly regarding school integration?

• To maintain segregation

• To integrate schools

• To delay integration

• To leave the decision to local school districts