Round 1: Tossup 19

LeRoy Collins refused to sign an interposition resolution attempting to nullify this case. Francis Thompson’s poem “The Hound of Heaven” inspired a phrase used in this decision, which extended Sweatt v. Painter. (15[1])Cooper v. Aaron blocked attempts to dodge this ruling by Harry Byrd’s “Massive resistance” (15[1])campaign. (15[4])Kenneth and Mamie (*) Clark’s doll experiment (10[2])was used to support this decision, which called for taking an action with “All deliberate speed.” In 1957, the 101st Airborne was deployed to Little Rock to enforce this decision. For 10 points, Plessy v. Ferguson’s doctrine of “Separate But Equal” was overturned by what landmark school segregation case? ■END■

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