Question

9 what was thurgood marshall’s role in the brown v. board of education decision? a as a lawyer for topeka board of education, he argued in favor of segregation b as a supreme court justice, he voted against segregation c he argued in front of the supreme court as the brown familys lawyer d as a civil rights leader, he led marches against segregation

Explanation:

• Option A: Thurgood Marshall fought against segregation, and he was not a lawyer for the Topeka Board of Education (which supported segregation) in this case. So A is incorrect.
• Option B: During Brown v. Board of Education, Marshall was a lawyer, not a Supreme Court justice (he became a justice later). So B is incorrect.
• Option C: Thurgood Marshall was the lawyer for the Brown family (and other plaintiffs) and argued before the Supreme Court against school segregation in Brown v. Board of Education. This matches his role.
• Option D: Marshall's role in Brown v. Board was as a lawyer, not as a civil rights leader leading marches (marches were more associated with figures like MLK in other civil rights actions). So D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. He argued in front of the Supreme Court as the Brown family's lawyer