Brown v Board

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 OYEZ.ORG. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 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 Brown decision (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 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.

How to Complete Your 500-1000 word essay

1. Submit your work here in the CANVAS system as a Word 97-2003, .docx or other word processing file (Google DocsLinks to an external site., Open OfficeLinks to an external site. are also acceptable).

2. On the right hand Menu, you will see a SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT button with a white plus sign.Click on the SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT button. Then click BROWSE to look for your file on your computer. When done, click the SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT button

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.

Rubric

Was the Brown decision correct?

Was the Brown decision correct?CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClear Thesis statement

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization of essay clear and effective

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCoherent Argument

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClear Presentation of Brown v Board 1954

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusions Clear and Cogent

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Total Points: 5.0

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