Even when the Federal Government passed laws saying that anyone could buy a home, many minorities (such as African-Americans and Latinos) could not afford to buy in those neighborhoods. They were left asking, "What's the point of fair housing if we can't buy a home?"
Was this an example of integration, de facto segregation or explict segregation? Why?
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Thursday, December 6, 2007
Drinking Fountains
During the 1960's, African-Americans had to use separate drinking fountains. They posted signs saying, "Whites Only" and "Colored."
Was this an example of integration, de facto segregation or explict segregation? Why?
Was this an example of integration, de facto segregation or explict segregation? Why?
Case: Brown v. Board of Education
In Brown versus the Board of Education, African-Americans sued a school district that separated the students based upon race. The Supreme Court decided that "separate is not equal," and forced the schools to have a mix of races.
Was the Supreme Court decision an example of integration or de facto segregation or explicit segregation? Why?
Was the Supreme Court decision an example of integration or de facto segregation or explicit segregation? Why?
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