Question

brown v. board of education
results and impact of brown v. board of education
brown v. board of education of topeka (1954) is a landmark supreme court case
that overturned the plessy v. ferguson decision of 1896.
the brown decision
like the plessy case before it, the brown case was decided on the grounds of the 14th
amendment, but to a much different result.

• civil rights reform: the court agreed with the naacps argument, ruling that

segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.

• a sympathetic justice: chief justice earl warren ruled that the \separate but equal,\

doctrine was itself unconstitutional, and not just unequal facilities.

• equal protection: the court stated that \separate educational facilities are inherently

unequal,\ detrimental to african american students, and a violation of the 14th
amendment.
results of the case
the brown decision recognized school segregation as unconstitutional, creating a nationwide
need to racially integrate facilities.

• civil rights jumpstart: the integration of schools proved a critical mission in the civil

rights movement, creating national momentum for further reform.

• pushback: the brown decision faced resistance from many white americans, resulting in

protests and violence in some parts of the country.
what was the reaction to the supreme courts decision in
the case of brown v. board of education?
almost all white americans wholeheartedly supported the decision,
especially in the south.
many white americans opposed integration in schools.
white americans were unconcerned about the decision, with most schools
already integrated.

Explanation:

To determine the reaction to the Brown v. Board of Education decision, we analyze the options:

• The first option (support, especially in the South) is incorrect, as the South largely opposed integration.
• The second option ("Many white Americans opposed integration in schools") aligns with historical context: White resistance (including protests and violence) was widespread, especially in the South, as the text also notes "Pushback: The Brown decision faced resistance from many white Americans."
• The third option (unconcerned, schools already integrated) is incorrect, as segregation was prevalent before the decision.

Answer:

B. Many white Americans opposed integration in schools. (Note: Assuming the middle option is labeled B; adjust identifier based on actual labeling, but the text of the correct option is "Many white Americans opposed integration in schools.")