WorksheetsU3W3D3 Thurgood Marshall
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 28mins
What is the meaning of the word “constrained” as it is used in paragraph 2?
helped
let go
held back
followed
Part A: What is the main idea of this text?
Thurgood Marshall hoped that the legal system would fix all of the problems with segregation.
Thurgood Marshall believed that all people of the US were responsible for making changes in civil rights.
Thurgood Marshall was the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
Thurgood Marshall helped Hema Sweatt win his case against the University of Texas.
Part B: Which detail supports the main idea from Part A?
Thurgood Marshall believed that all people of the US were responsible for making changes in civil rights.
"We must dissent because America can do better, because America has no choice but to do better."
"Marshall tried the case in front of the Supreme Court in 1950 and won."
"The legal system can force open doors and sometimes even knock down walls."
"Thurgood Marshall was a civil rights lawyer before he became the first African American Supreme Court Justice."
What evidence does Thurgood Marshall give to show that the fight for equality is an ongoing battle?
"Democracy just cannot flourish amid fear."
"America's diversity offers so much richness and opportunity."
"I think of these people because of the risks they have taken and the courage they have displayed."
"I am afraid that the porter's experience is still true."
What happened soon after Heman Sweatt was rejected from UT Law School?
He started working at the school.
He filed a lawsuit and Thurgood Marshall helped him win.
He gathered people and started a peaceful protest.
He started the Jim Crow Laws in Texas.
Part A: How is this passage different from “Fighting for the Vote”?
This speech was to entertain listeners.
They aren't different. They were both written to persuade.
This speech was to inform and the other passage to persuade.
This speech was to persuade rather than inform.
Part B: Which two sentences from the text supports the difference above?
This speech was to persuade rather than inform.
"Liberty cannot bloom amid hate."
"Do you remember Heman Sweatt?"
"But it cannot build bridges."
"We will only attain freedom if we learn to appreciate what is different..."
"Take a chance, won't you?"
What does the word “survey” mean as its used in paragraph 4?
examine
ask opinions
talk about
travel
According to examples from the text, what was the main way that people solved their problems?
violent protests in the street
not buying products at stores
using the court system
waiting for people to change their views
Select two trends or patterns that Thurgood Marshall seemed to not appreciate that was happening amongst White and African Americans ?
They were not integrating with each other.
They were taking issues to court.
They were peacefully protesting.
They were losing hope of equality.
They were getting to know each other.
What evidence about California does Marshall use to support his point that the situation was getting out of control?
California is a beautiful state with miles of beaches.
California has earthquakes that we must prepare for.
California is the home of civil unrest because of events in the
1990s.
California is the home of equality and justice for all.
Which sentence gives evidence to support Marshall's point that the nation is divided?
"Even many educated whites and successful Negroes have given up on integration and lost hope on equality."
"In the chill climate in which we live, we must go against the prevailing wind."
"I think of these people because of the risks they have taken and the courage they have displayed."
"...America has no choice but to do better."
Part A: How did the claims made by Marshall and Johnson differ?
The two men defended African Americans.
The speeches contained strong, persuasive language.
Johnson argued to defend civil rights, but Marshall did not.
Johnson argued specifically for voting rights, while Marshall argued for constitutional freedoms and equality.
Part B: Which two sentences from the passages support the answer to Part A?
Johnson argued specifically for voting rights, while Marshall argued for constitutional freedoms and equality.
"Knock down the fences that divide. Tear apart the walls that imprison."
"The Constitution says that no person shall be kept from voting because of his race or color."
"Many of the issues of civil rights are very complex and most difficult."
"We cannot play ostrich."
