In the 1950s, a landmark Supreme Court case challenged the d…

In the 1950s, a landmark Supreme Court case challenged the doctrine of “separate but equal” that had been established in an earlier case, Plessy v. Ferguson. The plaintiffs argued that segregated schools violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was inherently unequal, thus overturning Plessy v. Ferguson in the context of public education. What case resulted in this historic decision?

While learning about early American colonies, students are s…

While learning about early American colonies, students are surprised to find that a group of Pilgrims drafted an agreement before even setting foot on land. The document committed them to form a “civil body politic” and to create and obey laws for the good of the colony. Though simple, it was a major early example of self-government in North America. What document are they learning about?

While learning about early American colonies, students are s…

While learning about early American colonies, students are surprised to find that a group of Pilgrims drafted an agreement before even setting foot on land. The document committed them to form a “civil body politic” and to create and obey laws for the good of the colony. Though simple, it was a major early example of self-government in North America. What document are they learning about?