Segregation and Education Rights

Segregation and Education Rights

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History, Social Studies, Moral Science

4th - 5th Grade

Easy

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Patricia Brown

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Sylvia Mendes, an eight-year-old girl, faces segregation on her first day at a new school in Westminster, California. Denied entry to the all-white school, she is sent to a poorly equipped all-Mexican school. Outraged by the discrimination, her father enlists civil rights attorney David Marcus, who files a class action lawsuit. After a year-long battle, segregation in California public schools is abolished. Sylvia's courage contributes to the landmark Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education, ending school segregation nationwide.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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.