Thurgood Marshall: A Legacy of Justice

The video discusses the role of rules in a household, likening it to the role of judges. It introduces Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, highlighting his early life, education, and significant legal career. Marshall's work with the NAACP and his pivotal role in the Brown v. Board of Education case are emphasized. The video concludes with Marshall's legacy in promoting equality and civil rights.

What role did the narrator's grandmother play in their household?

• She was like a judge, setting rules.

• She was a passive observer.

• She was rarely present.

• She was the main breadwinner.

Who was Thurgood Marshall?

• A famous basketball player.

• The first African-American Supreme Court Justice.

• A renowned scientist.

• A popular musician.

What significant event in Thurgood Marshall's family history influenced his life?

• His grandfather was a famous lawyer.

• His grandfather escaped slavery.

• His mother was a civil rights leader.

• His father was a Supreme Court Justice.

Why was Thurgood Marshall unable to attend the University of Maryland?

• He did not pass the entrance exam.

• He chose to study abroad.

• He received a scholarship elsewhere.

• The university did not allow African-Americans.

What organization did Thurgood Marshall become the chief counsel for?

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The American Bar Association

• The NAACP

• The United Nations

What was Thurgood Marshall's nickname?

• Mr. Freedom

• Mr. Civil Rights

• Mr. Equality

• Mr. Justice

Which landmark case did Thurgood Marshall work on that changed the U.S. school system?

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

Who appointed Thurgood Marshall to the United States Court of Appeals?

• President Franklin D. Roosevelt

• President Lyndon Johnson

• President John F. Kennedy

• President Richard Nixon

What was one of Thurgood Marshall's major contributions to civil rights?

• He led the March on Washington.

• He founded the NAACP.

• He argued against school segregation.

• He wrote the Civil Rights Act.

What legacy did Thurgood Marshall leave behind?

• A legacy of scientific discovery.

• A legacy of fighting for equality.

• A legacy of economic reform.

• A legacy of political leadership.