Legal Defense Fund's Impact and Achievements

The video discusses the establishment and impact of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, founded by Thurgood Marshall in the mid-20th century to combat segregation laws. Marshall, who later became the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, led the LDF in challenging discriminatory laws, particularly in education. The LDF's legal team, including notable lawyers like Jack Greenberg and Constance Baker Motley, achieved significant victories in various sectors, laying the groundwork for ending segregation. The LDF continues to fight for racial justice today.

What was the primary goal of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund when it was established?

• To publish educational materials

• To provide financial aid to African-American students

• To strike down segregation laws through the courts

• To organize protests and rallies

Who was the first African-American Supreme Court justice and a key figure in the NAACP Legal Defense Fund?

• Thurgood Marshall

• Robert Carter

• Constant Baker Motley

• Jack Greenberg

What was the initial focus of the Legal Defense Fund's legal battles?

• Transportation

• Education

• Healthcare

• Housing

Which public spaces did the Legal Defense Fund target for desegregation?

• Shopping malls and markets

• Libraries and museums

• Hospitals and clinics

• Restaurants and movie theaters

What significant achievement did the Legal Defense Fund accomplish regarding black teachers?

• Secured scholarships for further education

• Won equal pay for black teachers

• Established a national teachers' union

• Provided free legal advice

How many cases did Thurgood Marshall argue before the Supreme Court, and how many did he win?

• 15 cases, winning 10

• 40 cases, winning 35

• 32 cases, winning 29

• 25 cases, winning 20

Which of the following was NOT a focus of the Legal Defense Fund's legal battles?

• Voting rights

• Public pools

• Jury selection

• Public transportation

What was one of the key outcomes of the Legal Defense Fund's victories?

• Establishment of new segregation laws

• Creation of a new America with equal opportunities

• Formation of a new political party

• Increased funding for public schools

What is the ongoing role of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund today?

• To publish historical books

• To provide scholarships to minority students

• To organize cultural events

• To continue the fight for racial justice