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Questions 45-48 refer to the excerpt below. “We conclude that, in the field of p...

Oct 7, 2023

Questions 45-48 refer to the excerpt below. “We conclude that, in the field of public education, the doctrine of ‘separate but equal’ has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. Therefore, we hold that the plaintiffs and others similarly situated for whom the actions have been brought are, by reason of the segregation complained of, deprived of the equal protection of the laws guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment.” 1954 45. In which decision did the Supreme Court validate the practice of “separate but equal” facilities for Blacks and whites? (A) Marbury v. Madison (B) Bradwell v. Illinois (C) Plessy v. Ferguson (D) Holden v. Hardy 46. Which of the following best represents an effect of the legal decision described above? (A) Continuing white resistance slowed efforts at desegregation, sparking a series of social conflicts throughout the South. (B)The Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Educaiton led to increased enrollment in colleges and universities. (C) During the 1960s, increasing numbers of high-school graduates rejected the notion that a college education was desirable. (D)In the 20th century, jobs in advanced technical and medical industries generally require postgraduate degrees. 47. All of the following are social movements inspired by the civil rights movement EXCEPT (A) women’s rights (B) gay and lesbian rights (C) states’ rights (D) Native American rights 48. Desegregation of schools was, in part, a response to unfulfilled promises from which of the following initiatives? (A) The Great Society (B) The Square Deal (C) The New Deal (D) Reconstruction

45.

Key Concept

KC-7.1.II: The Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896 upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine.

Explanation

The Supreme Court in Plessy v. Ferguson validated the practice of “separate but equal” facilities for Blacks and whites. This decision was later overturned by the decision quoted in the excerpt, which is from Brown v. Board of Education. What is the "separate but equal" doctrine?, What was the Plessy v. Ferguson case?, How did the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson impact racial segregation? 46.

Key Concept

KC-8.1.II: The civil rights movement sought to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans and secure legal recognition and federal protection of the citizenship rights enumerated in the Constitution and federal law.

Explanation

The Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, faced significant resistance in the South, leading to social conflicts and the civil rights movement.

What was the impact of the Brown v. Board of Education decision?, How did the South respond to desegregation efforts?, What social conflicts arose from desegregation efforts?

47.

Key Concept

KC-8.2.II: The civil rights movement inspired other social and political movements, including those advocating for women's rights, gay and lesbian rights, and Native American rights.

Explanation

While the civil rights movement did inspire other social movements, the states' rights movement was not one of them. The states' rights movement was more about political power and less about social equality.

What social movements were inspired by the civil rights movement?, What is the states' rights movement?, How did the civil rights movement impact other social movements?

48.

Key Concept

KC-8.1.I: The Reconstruction era, following the Civil War, was a period of significant political and social change in the South, including efforts to integrate African Americans into society and politics.

Explanation

The desegregation of schools was a response to unfulfilled promises from the Reconstruction era, which had aimed to integrate African Americans into society and politics but had largely failed to do so.

What was the Reconstruction era?, How did the Reconstruction era impact African Americans?, Why was desegregation of schools necessary?