Which of the following BEST describes the Supreme Court's decision in the case of Brown v. Board of Education?

Complete Question:

Which of the following BEST describes the Supreme Court's decision in the case of Brown v. Board of Education?

A. It said that states had to choose what kind of public schools to provide.

B. It upheld "separate but equal" public education.

C. It agreed with the earlier Plessy v. Ferguson ruling on public education.

D. It declared that segregated public schools were unconstitutional.

Correct Answer:

"It declared that segregated public schools were unconstitutional" statement best describes the Supreme Court's decision in the case of Brown v. Board of Education.

Option: D

Explanation:

The case of Brown vs. the Board of Education essentially reversed the "separate but equal" principle developed in the lawsuit of Plessy vs. Ferguson. Lawyer Thurgood Marshall assisted the Brown family win this case, claiming that segregated services for black and white learners were a direct violation of the 14th amendment. In particular, he claimed that this was a blatant breach of the "Equal Protection Clause," which marked the start of the end for separate services in the US.