1.
What region of the United States required segregated schools before the Brown v. Board of Education case?
Correct Answer
B. Southeast
Explanation
Refer to the map located on the 'Historical Context Page'
2.
Thurgood Marshall was the head lawyer representing NAACP's efforts to desegregate public schools.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Thurgood Marshall indeed lead the case, later becoming a Supreme Court Justice.
3.
What year was the Brown v. Board of Education case unanimously decide an outcome in favor of desegregating schools in the United States?
Correct Answer
C. 1954
Explanation
The original Brown v. Board of Education decision was passed May 17, 1954.
4.
Name three cities where desegregating schools would have been difficult
Correct Answer(s)
B. Little Rock, Arkansas
D. Nashville, Tennessee
E. Goose Creek, South Carolina
Explanation
All three cities are in the Southeast, where most integration troubles occurred.
5.
Who is this?
Correct Answer
C. John W. Davis
Explanation
John W. Davis was a prominent American lawyer and politician who served as the Solicitor General and Ambassador to the United Kingdom. He was also the Democratic Party's nominee for President in the 1924 election. Herbert Hoover was the 31st President of the United States, Thurgood Marshall was a Supreme Court Justice, and Thomas Edison was an inventor. Therefore, the correct answer is John W. Davis.
6.
Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP received unlimited government resources to fund pursuing their case.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The NAACP worked off of low income and donations to the organization.
7.
What early American Supreme Court case stated that segration is legal as long as the facilities are 'Separate But Equal"?
Correct Answer
B. Plessy v. Ferguson
Explanation
Plessy v. Ferguson, refer back to the 'Historical Context' page.
8.
Earl Warren, was a native of Rhode Island.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
He was from California.
9.
Type in a state where school segregation was optional prior to the Brown v. Board of Education decision.
Correct Answer
Arizona
New Mexico
Kansas
Wyoming
Explanation
Refer to map on 'Historical Context' page.
10.
What state was Thurgood Marshall from?
Correct Answer
B. Maryland
Explanation
He is a native of Maryland.
11.
Who is this man?
Correct Answer
Thurgood Marshall
Marshall
Justice Marshall
Justice Thurgood Marshall
Explanation
This man is Thurgood Marshall, who was a prominent figure in American history. He was the first African American Supreme Court Justice, serving from 1967 to 1991. Marshall played a crucial role in the civil rights movement and was known for his advocacy for racial equality and justice. His contributions to the legal field and his commitment to fighting against discrimination made him a highly respected figure in American society.
12.
Earl Warren, a white supremacy leader encouraged segregated school systems.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Earl Warren, who served as the Chief Justice of the United States from 1953 to 1969, was actually known for his support of desegregation and civil rights. He was instrumental in the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education, which declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional. Therefore, the statement that Earl Warren encouraged segregated school systems is false.