Which legal case forced the University of Maryland to admit an African American student to its law school? A. Henderson v. United States
B. Guinn v. United States
C. Murray v. Pearson
D. Plessy v. Ferguson
Which legal case forced the University of Maryland to admit an African American student to its law school?
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The correct answer is C. Murray v. Pearson.
This case, decided in 1936, involved Donald Murray, an African American who challenged the University of Maryland’s refusal to admit him to its law school due to his race. The court ruled that the university had to provide equal educational opportunities, leading to Murray’s admission. This case was significant in the movement towards desegregation in education.
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