The Case
Vocabulary
Why It Matters Today
100

What was the little girl's name that the case was based off?

Linda Brown

100

Define segregation

separating people by race

100

Why is this case important today?

It helps provide equality for all students to have access to an education, no matter their race.

200

Who was the lead attorney representing Linda Brown?

Thurgood Marshall

200

Define equality

being treated the same

200

What case happened earlier in history that also targeted integration in schools?

Plessy v. Ferguson

300

What year did this case take place?

1954

300

Define equity

giving someone what they need to succeed, rather than giving everyone the exact same thing

300

What movement did Brown v. Board of Education inspire?

Civil Rights Movement

400

Who wrote the unanimous Supreme Court decision?

Chief Justice Earl Warren

400

Define discrimination

unfair treatment based on differences

400

Why should students learn about this case?

to understand rights and equality for everyone 

500
What was the main legal question in the Brown v. Board of Education case?

Was racial segregation in public schools violating the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th amendment?

500

Define civil rights

rights of citizens to be treated equally
500

Why should future teachers/educators learn about this case?

To help them ensure equal access to education for their students and practice equity in the classroom