What challenges did Sylvia Mendez face on her first day of school?

Segregation and Education Rights

Interactive Video
•
History, Social Studies, Moral Science
•
4th - 5th Grade
•
Easy

Patricia Brown
Used 1+ times
FREE Resource
Read more
9 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
She was welcomed warmly by her classmates.
She was given a scholarship to a private school.
She was praised for her academic achievements.
She was not allowed to attend the all-white school.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the condition of the school Sylvia and her siblings had to attend?
It was a prestigious private institution.
It was a modern, well-equipped school.
It was a two-room shack with poor facilities.
It was a newly built public school.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason Sylvia's father sought legal help?
He wanted to move to another state.
He wanted to enroll Sylvia in a private school.
He was outraged by the discrimination and poor conditions.
He was unhappy with the school's curriculum.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who did Sylvia's father enlist to help fight against school segregation?
A renowned civil rights attorney
A school principal
A famous journalist
A local politician
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of the class action lawsuit filed by David Marcus?
The lawsuit was dismissed.
Segregation in California public schools was abolished.
The school was closed permanently.
Sylvia was expelled from school.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
On what date was segregation in California public schools abolished?
January 1, 1948
June 10, 1947
March 21, 1946
April 15, 1945
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Sylvia's story influence the Brown vs. Board of Education decision?
It delayed the decision.
It was the main reason for the decision.
It was a precursor that contributed to the decision.
It had no influence.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significance of the Brown vs. Board of Education decision?
It allowed for more private schools to be built.
It ended school segregation nationwide.
It increased funding for public schools.
It introduced new teaching methods.
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What message does Sylvia's story convey about the power of individuals?
Individuals cannot change the world.
Only large groups can make a difference.
Girl power and purpose can change the world.
Change is impossible without government intervention.
Similar Resources on Wayground
11 questions
Mary McLeod Bethune's Impact and Legacy

Interactive video
•
4th - 5th Grade
6 questions
Kipp Dawson - Teachers Make a Difference

Interactive video
•
5th - 6th Grade
11 questions
Yuri Kochiyama's Activism and Impact

Interactive video
•
4th - 5th Grade
11 questions
Ruby Bridges and Civil Rights

Interactive video
•
3rd - 5th Grade
9 questions
Civil Rights Movement Key Events

Interactive video
•
3rd - 5th Grade
11 questions
Sylvia Mendes and School Segregation

Interactive video
•
4th - 5th Grade
9 questions
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil Rights

Interactive video
•
3rd - 5th Grade
8 questions
Civil Rights Movement Insights

Interactive video
•
3rd - 5th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
25 questions
Equations of Circles

Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
30 questions
Week 5 Memory Builder 1 (Multiplication and Division Facts)

Quiz
•
9th Grade
33 questions
Unit 3 Summative - Summer School: Immune System

Quiz
•
10th Grade
10 questions
Writing and Identifying Ratios Practice

Quiz
•
5th - 6th Grade
36 questions
Prime and Composite Numbers

Quiz
•
5th Grade
14 questions
Exterior and Interior angles of Polygons

Quiz
•
8th Grade
37 questions
Camp Re-cap Week 1 (no regression)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
46 questions
Biology Semester 1 Review

Quiz
•
10th Grade