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What was the significance of Brown v. Board of Education?
Ruled segregation in public schools unconstitutional, overturning 'separate but equal'.
What was the significance of Plessy v. Ferguson?
Established 'separate but equal' doctrine, allowing segregation.
How do de jure and de facto segregation compare?
De jure: Legal segregation. De facto: Segregation in practice, even without legal sanction.
What were the causes and effects of the Brown v. Board decision?
Cause: Overturn 'separate but equal' doctrine, Effect: Paved way for desegregation efforts.
What were the causes and effects of white flight?
Cause: Desire to avoid integrated schools, Effect: Perpetuated racial segregation in education.
What were the causes and effects of the Clark Doll Test?
Cause: Showed psychological harm of segregation, Effect: Provided evidence for Brown v. Board decision.