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QuizMultiple Choice

Brown v. Board of Education

Question 8 • DBN LA 6-CR

What is the plaintiffs’ main concern about the state of public schools in Brown v. Board of Education?

Answer
A
The curriculum was outdated and biased, which led to a poor quality of education in Topeka.
B
The teachers were not credentialed, which led to disparities within the Topeka school system.
C
The schools were racially segregated, which led to a lower quality of education for some students in Topeka.
D
The school buildings were in poor condition, which caused low attendance rates in Topeka.

Explanation

The plaintiffs challenged the policy of separating Black and white students in Topeka’s public schools. They argued that racial segregation denied Black students equal protection under the law and harmed their education, even if the schools appeared similar in other ways. The correct choice is “The schools were racially segregated, which led to a lower quality of education for some students in Topeka.”

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