Karteikarten: Brown v. Board of Education Impact — 10 Karten

Brown v. Board — significance?

Declared school segregation unconstitutional

Brown v. Board — decision?

Segregation in schools unconstitutional.

Overturned — Plessy v. Ferguson?

Yes, in 1954, ending 'separate but equal'

Overturned 'separate but equal' doctrine.

Separate facilities — inherently unequal?

Yes, the ruling established this principle

Impact on civil rights?

Catalyzed desegregation and civil rights movement.

Resistance to Brown?

'Massive resistance' policies emerged.

Psychological effects — Black children?

Negative effects on self-esteem and identity.

Legal basis before 1954?

'Separate but equal' doctrine.

Significance of ruling?

Declared racial segregation in education unconstitutional.