37. Match the person/event to its description by placing the letter in the space provided.

Question

Person/Event:
Executive Order 9981
Brown v. Board of Education
Hernandez v. Texas
“Little Rock Nine”
Montgomery Bus Boycott

Description:
A. Supreme Court decision stating that the 14th amendment applies to ALL ethnic groups in the U.S.

B. Supreme Court decision stating that public school segregation was unconstitutional

C. Af/Ams in Alabama chose to stay off public transportation because they were discriminated against.

D. Truman’s attempt to curb segregation in the armed forces

E. First Af/Am baseball player in the National League

Answer 1

Person/Event:

Executive Order 9981 - D. Truman’s attempt to curb segregation in the armed forces

Brown v. Board of Education - B. Supreme Court decision stating that public school segregation was unconstitutional

Hernandez v. Texas - A. Supreme Court decision stating that the 14th amendment applies to ALL ethnic groups in the U.S.

“Little Rock Nine” - C. Af/Ams in Alabama chose to stay off public transportation because they were discriminated against.

Montgomery Bus Boycott - C. Af/Ams in Alabama chose to stay off public transportation because they were discriminated against.