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Why were “separate but equal” schools often unfair to African Americans?

A
They were usually located right next to white schools.
B
They were in poor condition and did not have proper funding.
C
They were in competition with all-white schools for better teachers.
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Prior to 1950, the NAACP focused its legal efforts on which issue?

A
Ending segregation in public graduate and professional schools
B
Fighting to overturn Plessy v. Ferguson itself
C
Ratifying the Fourteenth Amendment and the due process clause
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The case of McLaurin v. Oklahoma (1950) is an example of

A
early NAACP defeats in the legal fight against segregation in public schools.
B
cases that were part of the Brown v. Board of Education case.
C
early NAACP victories in the legal fight to end segregation in public education.
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Which statement(s) below did Thurgood Marshall use to argue against segregation of public schools in Brown v. Board of Education?Check all that apply.

A
It denied African Americans equal protection of the law.
B
It violated the Thirteenth Amendment.
C
It made African American children feel inferior.
D
It created separate but truly equal facilities.
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Which statement most closely summarizes the meaning of this passage?

A
Both African American and white students benefit from separation based on their physical characteristics.
B
Feelings of inferiority can propel people to overcome harsh conditions and make a positive difference in the world.
C
Segregating African American students by race has a negative effect on their well-being.
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Inherently means “by its nature.”A plaintiff is the person or party in a legal case that claims to have been harmed.Which statement most closely summarizes the meaning of this passage?

A
Segregation is not acceptable if separate facilities are not equal.
B
It is not possible for separate educational facilities to be equal.
C
Segregation in public schools is acceptable, as long as it is voluntary.
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Which statement about Earl Warren’s role in the Brown decision is true?

A
He found that the segregation of public schools harmed students.
B
He was unable to persuade some of his colleagues to his argument.
C
He wrote the court’s opinion in the case.
D
He heard a lower court argument in the case.
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When the Supreme Court finally issued its ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, the justices were

A
badly divided.
B
nearly unanimous in their opinion.
C
completely unanimous in their opinion.
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Which statement about the ruling in Brown v. Board of Education is true?

A
It called for the immediate desegregation of public schools.
B
It did not address the question of how or when desegregation should take place.
C
It called on the president of the United States to use federal troops to force integration.
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Based on this map, where would you expect the greatest opposition to the ruling of Brown v. Board of Education?

A
the Northeast
B
the South
C
the Far West
D
the Midwest
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The “Massive Resistance” speech and the Southern Manifesto are examples of

A
resistance to desegregation by some white Southerners.
B
Southern plans to desegregate the schools.
C
federal plans to force integration in Southern schools.
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Governor Orval Faubus is associated with

A
the “Massive Resistance” speech.
B
the Southern Manifesto.
C
barring the integration of Little Rock Central High School.
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Which statement best summarizes the message of this passage?

A
African Americans and whites got along well until the Brown ruling.
B
The Brown ruling worsened relations between African Americans and whites.
C
Whites will never agree with the Brown ruling.
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What message is the cartoonist trying to communicate with this image?

A
School segregation is the doorway to happiness and contentment for all students.
B
School segregation should be pursued by the students themselves, not federal authorities.
C
School segregation is a large barrier that is difficult to move.
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What happened when African American students first arrived at Central High School in Little Rock?

A
They were turned away by members of the Arkansas National Guard.
B
They were escorted into the building by federal troops.
C
They were effectively protected by the Little Rock Police.
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What excuse did Governor Faubus give for his response to the integration of Central High School?

A
He said that he supported it but feared for the students’ safety.
B
He said that he opposed integration in any situation.
C
He said that he opposed integration on the grounds that he feared for students’ safety.
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What happened when Governor Faubus removed his Arkansas National Guard troops and allowed the police to protect the African American students at the high school?

A
The police quickly lost control of the white mob, and the students fled.
B
The police were able to quiet the mob and protect the students
C
The police expelled the African American students from the school.
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Integration of the high school in Little Rock finally happened when

A
Governor Faubus was defeated for reelection.
B
President Eisenhower sent federal troops to protect the students.
C
the Supreme Court ordered integration of the school.
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Which of these ideas are included in your response?

A
African Americans faced legal barriers to fair treatment.
B
Court cases such as the Brown case overcame these legal barriers.
C
African Americans faced determined opposition from whites.
D
In some places, African Americans overcame opposition with government assistance.

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