Legacy of Brown v. Board Answer Key

This informational reading worksheet explores the long-term effects and continuing challenges of the Brown v. Board of Education decision. The passage discusses progress made through the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and later setbacks due to “de facto segregation” caused by housing and economic inequality. Students reflect on modern implications of the case and the ongoing struggle for educational equity. The activity promotes critical reading, analysis, and civic awareness of systemic inequality.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – U.S. History: Civil Rights Movement and Legacy

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension: Main Ideas and Themes

Social Studies – Contemporary Issues and Educational Equity

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking and Reflection on Historical Impact

This worksheet is part of our Brown v. Board of Education collection.