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Who was Heman Marion Sweatt?
A black man who was automatically rejected from the University of Texas at Austin Law School because of his race.
What was the University's defense?
They had a separate but equal law school for colored students.
How did the Supreme Court rule?
The court unanimously ruled that the law school for colored people was drastically worse, requiring the university to admit Sweatt.
Who was Painter?
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What was the main question that was to be answered by the Supreme Court?
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What significance did Sweatt v. Painter hold in the Civil Rights Movement?
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Study Notes
Heman Marion Sweatt
- A black man denied admission to the University of Texas at Austin Law School solely due to his race.
University’s Defense
- Claimed the existence of a separate but equal law school for African American students.
Supreme Court Ruling
- Unanimous decision stating that the separate law school was significantly inferior, necessitating Sweatt's admission to the main law school.
Theophilis Shickel Painter
- President of The University of Texas at Austin who denied Sweatt's admission.
Main Legal Question
- Did the admissions policy violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?
Supreme Court Case Year
- The case was heard by the Supreme Court in 1950.
Significance in Civil Rights Movement
- The ruling played a crucial role in the later decision of Brown v. Board of Education, which deemed the "separate but equal" doctrine unconstitutional in public education.
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Explore the pivotal case of Sweatt vs Painter through these flashcards. Understand the key figures, the defenses used by the University, and the Supreme Court's landmark ruling on racial segregation in education. This quiz is essential for anyone studying civil rights and legal history.
