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When anti-discrimination legislation failed to provide the necessary and desired results, civil rights leaders often turned to the courts for relief and support. Litigation efforts culminated in the 1954 landmark Supreme Court case of Brown v. Board of Education. What did this ruling require?
 
  a. freedom for all slaves in the southern states
  b. reparations for descendants of former slaves
  c. free college tuition at all state universities
  d. desegregation of all public schools
  e. creation of affirmative action programs for all employers and college admission offices

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During the twentieth century African Americans, their supporters, and other organizations and groups unified to overcome the discrimination and inequalities of that era. In doing so, several tactics were utilized. Which of the following is NOT one of the tactics used by formal and legitimate advocacy groups, now and in the past?
 
  a. civil disobedience
  b. litigation
  c. legal boycotts
  d. riots
  e. working within the political system



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tandmlomax84

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D




Bernana

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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