Question

Read the excerpt from Brown v. Board of Education.

In these days, it is doubtful that any child may reasonably be expected to succeed in life if he is denied the opportunity of an education.

Why does the Supreme Court assert this fact?
to highlight the idea that a child’s potential can be measured
to illustrate how desegregation will be implemented
to highlight the significance of equal access to education
to illustrate the importance of high academic standards

Answer 1

to highlight the significance of equal access to education

Explanation: The Court is emphasizing that education is essential for a child's future success, so denying educational opportunity (through segregation) harms that child's prospects—underscoring the need for equal access.