Teaching Ruby Bridges

The video discusses the history of school segregation in America, highlighting the legal changes in the 1960s that ended racial segregation in schools. It focuses on Ruby Bridges, the first Black student to attend an all-white school in the South, and her experiences with hostility and isolation. The video also highlights the support of her teacher, Barbara Henry, who taught Ruby alone and helped integrate the school. Their courage inspired other Black families to enroll their children, and their story was immortalized by artist Norman Rockwell. The video concludes with their emotional reunion in 1996.

What was the significance of the 1954 Supreme Court ruling regarding schools?

• It allowed schools to choose whether to integrate.

• It had no impact on school segregation.

• It declared racial segregation in schools unconstitutional.

• It mandated separate schools for different races.

How did Ruby Bridges make history in 1960?

• By writing a book about school integration.

• By being the first Black student to enroll at an all-white school in the South.

• By becoming the first Black teacher at an all-white school.

• By leading a protest against school segregation.

What challenges did Ruby Bridges face when she first attended the all-white school?

• She was given special privileges.

• She was welcomed by all the students.

• She faced hostility from White protesters.

• She was immediately accepted by the teachers.

How did Barbara Henry support Ruby Bridges during her time at the school?

• By ignoring the situation.

• By writing letters to the government.

• By teaching her in a class of one and forming a strong bond.

• By organizing protests against segregation.

What was the long-term impact of Ruby Bridges' courage?

• It led to the closure of the school.

• It inspired other Black families to enroll their children in integrated schools.

• It discouraged other Black families from enrolling their children.

• It had no significant impact.