Struggle For Education 1950-1962

Question 1

What was Brown vs Topeka and why was it significant ??

Answer 1

NAACP to the case of Linda Brown to the Supreme Court as Linda had to walk miles to the local segregated lack school when there was a white school much closer the NAACO argued that Linda’s school was separate but not equal and won the case

This was significant because
Supreme Court ruled all states had to integrate their schools

First major legal victory for black people and inspired more action

Showed Supreme Court would not tolerate secretion

Question 2

What was little rock and why was it significant ??

Answer 2

9 black children enrolled at little rock high but governor of Arkansas blocked their way with state guards next day he removed the guards but an angry white mob prevented entry president esinhower sent guards to protect black students

This was significant because
Brown vs Topeka was not being enforced
Government would not let southern states get away with discrimination
President would take action
Media showed how racist USA was which was embarrassing
Inspired more action

Question 3

What was James Meredith

And why was it significant

Answer 3

James merredith was not allowed to enrol into Mississippi high uni despite Supreme Court ruling to allow it president Kennedy then sent troops in to escort Meredith round campus

It was significant because

Showed president would intervene
Paved way for other blacks to attend uni