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what was the effect of the supreme court’s landmark ruling in brown v. board of education?
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a. racial segregation in schools was immediately ended since brown overruled the “separate but equal” rule.
b. although the “separate but equal” rule had been struck down, it took some time for desegregation to occur since some states failed to enforce the decision until sued, and de facto segregation still existed.
c. the effect of the brown ruling was extensive, because it ended racial segregation and discrimination in schools, housing, and public accommodations.
d. the effect of brown was extensive, because it immediately was applied to end discrimination against other groups as well, including native americans, lgbtq+ individuals, asian americans, and immigrants.

Explanation:

The Brown v. Board of Education ruling struck down the "separate but equal" doctrine for schools. However, desegregation did not happen immediately as some states resisted implementation. De - facto segregation persisted. It mainly targeted school segregation and not discrimination in housing and public accommodations in this ruling, nor did it immediately address discrimination against other groups.

Answer:

B. Although the “separate but equal” rule had been struck down, it took some time for desegregation to occur since some states failed to enforce the decision until sued, and de facto segregation still existed.