Key Supreme Court Decisions on Civil Rights

The video tutorial covers three landmark Supreme Court cases: Dred Scott vs. Sanford, Plessy vs. Ferguson, and Brown vs. Board of Education. It explains the historical context, legal arguments, and outcomes of each case, highlighting their impact on U.S. law and society. The Dred Scott case denied citizenship to African Americans, leading to the Civil War. Plessy vs. Ferguson established the 'separate but equal' doctrine, legitimizing segregation. Brown vs. Board of Education overturned this doctrine, initiating desegregation in public schools and setting a precedent for future civil rights cases.

What does the 'V' stand for in Supreme Court case names?

• View

• Victory

• Versus

• Veto

In which year did the Dred Scott vs. Sanford case take place?

• 1896

• 1857

• 1865

• 1954

Why did Dred Scott sue for his freedom?

• He was promised freedom by his owner

• He had lived in a state that outlawed slavery

• He wanted to move to another state

• He was mistreated by his owner

What was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding African Americans in the Dred Scott case?

• They could sue in federal court

• They could vote in elections

• They were considered US citizens

• They were not considered US citizens

What does the 14th Amendment guarantee?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to vote

• Citizenship to all people born in the US

• Right to bear arms

What was Homer Plessy's argument against segregation laws?

• They were economically unfair

• They violated the 14th Amendment

• They were not enforced properly

• They were outdated

What doctrine was established by the Plessy vs. Ferguson case?

• Right to vote

• Equal protection

• Separate but equal

• Freedom of speech

What was the main issue in the Brown vs. Board of Education case?

• Economic inequality

• School segregation

• Voting rights

• Freedom of speech

How did the Supreme Court rule in the Brown vs. Board of Education case?

• Segregation was constitutional

• Segregation was unconstitutional

• Segregation was a state issue

• Segregation was a local issue

What was the impact of the Brown vs. Board of Education decision?

• It led to the Civil War

• It began the process of desegregation

• It had no significant impact

• It established the 'separate but equal' doctrine