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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Case Study: Civil Rights Movement

Question 1 • CA-Ethnic Studies

What was the outcome of James Meredith's Supreme Court case regarding his admission to the University of Mississippi?

Answer
A
The court ordered the university to exclude Meredith.
B
The court did not reach a decision.
C
The court affirmed that the university violated Meredith's rights.
D
The court ruled in favor of the university's admission policies.

Explanation

The courts ruled that the University of Mississippi could not deny James Meredith admission because of his race. The Supreme Court upheld the decision requiring the university to admit him, affirming that the university had violated his rights. Therefore, the correct choice is “The court affirmed that the university violated Meredith’s rights.”

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