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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Brown v. Board of Education

Question 2 • SHS Alt English 4 S1 - 2021

Think about the historical significance of Brown v. Board of Education. Why do you think it is considered a seminal US text?

Answer
A
It determined that segregation had no effect on a student's ability to learn.
B
It upheld the "separate but equal" doctrine.
C
It prohibited discussion of racial inequality in schools.
D
It overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine.

Explanation

In Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was inherently unequal and violated the Constitution. This rejected the “separate but equal” doctrine as it applied to public education, making the case a landmark in the civil rights movement. The correct choice is “It overturned the ‘separate but equal’ doctrine.”

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