Thurgood Marshall: Champion of Civil Rights

The video explores the life and career of Thurgood Marshall, a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. It covers his early life, education, and the discrimination he faced, which shaped his legal career. Marshall's significant contributions include his work with the NAACP, landmark cases like Brown v. Board of Education, and his appointments to high-level judicial positions. As the first African American Supreme Court Justice, Marshall left a lasting legacy in promoting racial equality and justice.

In which city was Thurgood Marshall born?

• Atlanta, GA

• Chicago, IL

• Baltimore, MD

• New York, NY

Which university did Thurgood Marshall attend for his law degree?

• Howard University

• University of Maryland

• Yale University

• Harvard University

What organization did Thurgood Marshall represent early in his career?

• The NAACP

• The Supreme Court

• The FBI

• The National Park Service

Which case argued by Thurgood Marshall challenged the legality of 'separate but equal' in education?

• Smith v. Allwright

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Miranda v. Arizona

Who appointed Thurgood Marshall to the US Court of Appeals?

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• Gerald Ford

What role did Thurgood Marshall serve in before joining the Supreme Court?

• Chief Justice

• District Attorney

• Solicitor General

• Attorney General

Which President nominated Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court?

• Gerald Ford

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

What was Thurgood Marshall particularly known for as a Supreme Court Justice?

• Favoring corporate interests

• Opposing civil rights

• Challenging discriminatory laws

• Supporting the death penalty

How many years did Thurgood Marshall serve on the Supreme Court?

• 5 years

• 17 years

• 24 years

• 32 years

What personality trait was Thurgood Marshall known for?

• Timidity

• Indifference

• Humor

• Arrogance