Was Brown v Board decided correctly? (600-800 words)
Overview
The Brown v Topeka Kansas 1954 decision was indeed a landmark case that occurred during the 1950s. You job is to first figure out what the decision executive summary’s significance was. Find the Brown v Board decision at http://oyez.org/
Then fully explain the process for deciding the Brown v Board of Topeka Kansas ruling. Then, explain whether or not the decision and majority opinion were correctly decided.
Directions
Review the http://www.oyez.org/cases/1950-1959/1952/1952_1
at and make sure you understand what segregation in public schools was during the 1950s.
Write out a rough draft directly answering whether or not Brown was decided correctly. If it was, why was it.
If there was another path toward greater educational spending for all black schools that makes sense, make the argument and defend it based upon the context or era.
Essay Tips and Guidelines
Please keep in mind some basic rules for your last essay:
• Don’t copy and paste the summary
• Use full sentences
• Don’t use too much jargon
• Write completely and use the majority opinion.
• Examine whether there was any dissenting thought.