West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette

The video discusses the persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses in Nazi Germany and the United States for refusing to salute flags due to religious beliefs. It highlights two significant Supreme Court cases: Minersville School District v. Gobitas, which ruled against Jehovah's Witnesses, and West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, which overturned the previous decision, protecting students' rights to free speech and religious expression in schools.

Discuss the societal reactions faced by the Gobitas family in Minersville.

What arguments did Walter Gobitas present in his case against the law requiring students to salute the flag?

What impact did the Barnett case have on the rights of students regarding the Pledge of Allegiance?