Thurgood Marshall's Early Life and Path to Becoming a Civil Rights Attorney

Thurgood Marshall's Early Life and Path to Becoming a Civil Rights Attorney

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The video explores the life and achievements of Thurgood Marshall, a key figure in the civil rights movement. It covers his early life in Baltimore, his education at Howard University, and his significant legal work with the NAACP. Marshall's efforts in fighting racial discrimination and segregation are highlighted, along with a review and quiz to reinforce learning.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Thurgood Marshall's father, and what did he instill in Thurgood from a young age?

William Marshall, an appreciation for the US Constitution

Norma Marshall, a love for music

Frederick Douglass, a passion for civil rights

Martin Luther King Jr., a sense of justice

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university did Thurgood Marshall attend after being denied admission to the University of Maryland Law School?

Princeton University

Yale University

Howard University

Harvard University

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of Thurgood Marshall's experience with racial discrimination at the University of Maryland?

He decided to pursue a career in music

He moved to another country

He gave up on his legal aspirations

It motivated him to fight against racial discrimination

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization did Thurgood Marshall represent in one of his first legal cases?

The FBI

The NAACP

The National Park Service

The Supreme Court

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of Thurgood Marshall's legal victory against the University of Maryland?

It was a minor case with little impact

It marked the beginning of his career in fighting segregation

It led to his appointment as a Supreme Court Justice

It resulted in his retirement from law