Why was the landmark case Briggs v. Elliott important?
O Lawmakers in South Carolina took the case as approval by the courts for
continued segregation.
O The case was part of a decision that signaled the beginning of the end of
segregation in public schools.
The court's decision in this case represented the success of those who opposed
the integration of schools.
The Republican Party began to lose credence in South Carolina, starting with the
decision in the case.