Linda Brown: The Schoolgirl who Changed America

Linda Brown: The Schoolgirl who Changed America

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History, Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the history of racial segregation in American schools, focusing on Linda Brown's experience and the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education case. It highlights the NAACP's legal challenge against segregation laws and the Supreme Court's ruling that declared 'separate but equal' unconstitutional. The video concludes by questioning the existence of subtle segregation in modern schools.

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways did segregation manifest in schools during the 1950s?

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What motivated Brown to become a teacher and advocate for civil rights?

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