Loving v. Virginia: A Landmark Case

Loving v. Virginia: A Landmark Case

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the arrest of Richard and Mildred Loving?

They were caught in a political protest.

They failed to pay taxes.

They were involved in a robbery.

They violated Virginia's anti-miscegenation law.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization helped the Lovings in their legal battle?

UNICEF

ACLU

FBI

NAACP

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding Virginia's anti-miscegenation law?

It upheld the law as constitutional.

It decided not to hear the case.

It ruled the law unconstitutional.

It deferred the decision to a lower court.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of June 12th in relation to the Loving case?

It is celebrated as Loving Day.

It marks the day the Lovings were arrested.

It is the day the Lovings returned to Virginia.

It is the anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Loving decision influence later legal cases?

It resulted in the creation of new segregation laws.

It led to the abolition of all marriage laws.

It was cited in the case legalizing same-sex marriage.

It had no influence on future legal cases.