Solomon Say, Jr. and Civil Rights

Solomon Say, Jr. and Civil Rights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Education, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The speaker reflects on his school days in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he recited the Pledge of Allegiance under the guidance of Mrs. Arda. Inspired by the notion of justice, he aspired to attend law school to make a difference. He highlights Howard University's pioneering civil rights program and its involvement in the Brown vs. Board of Education case. The speaker, Solomon Say, Jr., introduces himself as a practicing attorney since 1957.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique phrase did Mrs. Arda add to the Pledge of Allegiance?

With freedom and equality for everyone

With liberty and justice for those who got the guts to grab it

With liberty and justice for all

With courage and strength for all

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivated Solomon Say, Jr. to pursue a career in law?

A belief that he could change the world and ensure justice

A passion for business

An interest in politics

A desire to become a teacher

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university did Solomon Say, Jr. attend for its civil rights program?

Harvard University

Stanford University

Yale University

Howard University

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant legal case was being developed at Howard University during Solomon Say, Jr.'s time there?

Roe v. Wade

Plessy v. Ferguson

Brown vs. Board of Education

Miranda v. Arizona

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Since when has Solomon Say, Jr. been a practicing attorney?

1980

1957

1960

1975