The amendments
All amendments fall under the ideology of creating "A More Perfect ___________"
"Union"
Who was the man who intentionally got arrested in order to escalate segregation to the Supreme Court?
Hint: This incident happened on a TRAIN CAR
Homer Plessy OR Plessy
Was Brown v. Board of education successful? Why/Why Not
Yes, but it took nearly 5 years for it to be fully in effect. Schools were desegregated
Define: Barren
empty, bleak or lifeless
What is Jackie Robinson known for?
breaking the color barrier in professional baseball; becoming the first Black MLB player
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the constitution
Who was the nonviolent protester who encouraged boycotts, marches, and sit-ins. He spoke at the March on Washington, and gave a VERY famous speech.
MLK Jr
Was Plessy v. Ferguson successful? Why/Why not?
No.
It legalized segregation through the "separate but equal" precedent.
Define: Superintendent
the leader of an organization or institution
define "segregation"
segregation is the separation of people based on race or other defining factor.
Which amendment ended slavery?
13th Amendment
Who was the woman who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in 1955?
Rosa Parks
Why did Homer Plessy want to get arrested?
He and his colleagues wanted to have a reason to push the issue of segregated transportation to the supreme court.
Define: Defy
to refuse to obey or follow instructions
Why did the NAACP get involved in Brown v. Board of Educatio?
It was unfair for Black children to miss out on schooling or experience other inequalities when it came to education. The NAACP works to legally represent people who experience discrimination.
Which amendment was the one that promised equal protection under the law for all races?
14th Amendment
Who was the advocate for Black empowerment, who supported the ideas of self-defense; promoted Black culture and pride, and who demanded equality?
Malcolm X
How long did it take for Brown's daughter to travel to the "colored" school in the morning?
2 hours, and 2 different modes of transportation
Define: Reluctant
a state of being unwilling or un-wanting to do something
How were Gandhi and MLK Jr similar?
Both leaders were activists who encouraged peaceful protesting to bring about change (and both saw success from their efforts)
Which amendment was the one that gave Black men the right to vote?
15th Amendment
Who was the lawyer who argued in the case of Brown vs. Board of Education?
Thurgood Marshall
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; their role is to legally represent people of color who experience injustices and inequality in the workplace, housing, and legal proceedings (and any other circumstance).
Define: Infamy
being known for being evil/wicked/bad
What is the requirement for amendments to be approved to be added to the Constitution?
"2/3 Congress vote and 3/4 Ratification"
OR - "Majority Vote from Congress and representatives"