apr 20, 1971 - Swann v Charlotte-Mecklenberg

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1. What is it?
The Supreme Court decided that it was constitutional to use busing to promote integration.

2. When did it happen?
Argued October 12th, 1970
Decided April 20th, 1971

3. Who was involved?
- NAACP- this group had been a part of lawsuits regarding integration for several years before this case

4. Where did it happen?
Mecklenberg County- Charlotte, North Carolina

5. One major cause
Despite the fact that Brown v. Board of Education made segregated schools unconstitutional, integrating public schools was difficult to do. Therefore, many had offered ideas such as busing to increase integration. This eventually lead to this court case.

6. One major effect
This Court decision had a large effect on the school systems of other major US cities. Implementing busing and forced integration in other cities lead to greater diversity in their school systems.

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