How was the Fourteenth Amendment used to end the doctrine of “separate but equal”?
A.
The Court declared that an equal number of black and white schools had to be created.
B.
The Court extended “the equal protection of the laws” to the use of public facilities.
C.
It was left to the states to decide how best to address the overturning of “separate but equal.”
D.
Brown v. Board only applied to the schools in Topeka, Kansas, nowhere else.
I think its B (if not C)
Yes, B.
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The correct answer is B. The Court extended "the equal protection of the laws" to the use of public facilities. The doctrine of "separate but equal" was challenged and ultimately overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education in 1954. The Court held that racially segregated public schools violated the 14th Amendment's guarantee of equal protection under the law. This decision set the precedent for future cases that expanded the application of the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause to other areas of public life, leading to the end of segregation in various public facilities.
You are correct, the correct answer is B. The Court extended "the equal protection of the laws" to the use of public facilities.
The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1868, was a crucial step towards establishing equal rights for all citizens, regardless of race. It includes the Equal Protection Clause, which states that no state shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
The doctrine of "separate but equal" was a legal principle that allowed for racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans. Under this doctrine, it was believed that separate facilities for different races were constitutional and did not violate the Fourteenth Amendment as long as they were equal in quality. However, in practice, separate facilities were almost always unequal, with African Americans receiving inferior treatment and resources.
The Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education in 1954 played a significant role in ending the doctrine of "separate but equal." The Court held that separate educational facilities were inherently unequal and violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The decision was based on the understanding that segregation by race in public schools created feelings of inferiority among African American children, which had a lasting impact on their education and opportunities.
While the Brown v. Board of Education decision specifically addressed public schools, it had broader implications. Over time, the Court extended the principle of equal protection under the law to the use of other public facilities, such as transportation, parks, restaurants, and drinking fountains. This interpretation meant that segregation based on race in any public facility was unconstitutional.
Option A, which suggests that an equal number of black and white schools had to be created, is not an accurate representation of how the Fourteenth Amendment was used to end the doctrine of "separate but equal." Option C, which implies that it was left to the states to decide how to address the overturning of "separate but equal," is also incorrect. The Supreme Court made it clear that segregation in public facilities based on race was unconstitutional, leaving no room for states to decide otherwise. Option D, which states that Brown v. Board only applied to the schools in Topeka, Kansas, is also incorrect, as the decision had broader implications beyond that specific case.