week 7 his of college football

What does it mean to operate in ambiguity?

It refers to functioning effectively in uncertain situations without clear directions.

Why is adaptability important?

Being adaptable allows individuals to pivot and respond to unexpected changes.

What does it mean to be coachable?

Being open to feedback and willing to learn from others.

How can gaining public experience benefit individuals?

It helps individuals understand different perspectives and live outside their comfort zones.

What is the significance of cultural intelligence?

It involves understanding and relating to people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

What was the impact of the 1939 invasion of Poland by Germany?

It marked the beginning of World War II in Europe.

How did college football relate to American culture during WWII?

Debates arose over its importance for morale and as a form of entertainment while many young men were drafted.

What was Karl Marx's view on religion?

He stated that 'religion is the opiate of the masses,' suggesting that college football served a similar role in society. someone put "college football is the opiate of the masses"

What changes occurred in college football during WWII?

College football was suspended from 1942-1945 due to manpower shortages and drafts.

What was the GI Bill and its impact on college education?

It provided veterans with tuition, housing, and food support, significantly increasing college enrollment.

How did WWII affect Black activism?

The war served as a catalyst for Black activism, linking military service to citizenship rights.

basically believed that through service they'd get what they'd wanted

What was the NAACP's role in school integration?

It initiated a 20-year process to integrate schools, starting with professional schools and moving to K-12.

What was the outcome of Brown vs. Board of Education?

It banned segregation in public schools in 1954.

What were the predictions of Black teachers regarding school integration?

1) Black schools get closed down, 2) Black teachers would lose jobs (45,000 lost jobs, backbone of Black middle class), 3) send kids to schools to be taught by teachers who don't understand them, 4) teaching as a profession will no longer be popular among black ppl -all these things came true

What was the Citizens Council of America?

An organization formed to resist the integration mandated by Brown v. Board of Education.

What is the significance of HBCUs in higher education?

HBCUs enroll 12% of all Black students and produce a high percentage of Black professionals in various fields.

What were some of the challenges faced by Black students in accessing quality education?

Disparities in funding led to fewer resources in Black schools compared to white schools.

What was the impact of WWII on college football programs?

Many programs dropped due to manpower shortages/depleting athletes, but military teams were created to maintain engagement.

What were the rule changes in NCAA football during WWII?

Freshmen were allowed to play varsity, and substitutions were introduced to cope with player shortages.

How did the government support veterans transitioning to civilian life post-WWII?

Through the GI Bill, which provided financial support for education and housing.

What was the significance of the 1941 Army-Navy football game?

It was culturally significant as it occurred shortly before the attack on Pearl Harbor.

How did the military influence college football during the war?

Military bases formed their own football teams, creating a market for the sport even during the war.

ex: Spaghetti Bowl in Italy, Pasta Bowl in France

What was the legacy of educational inequity for Black Americans?

Generational poverty and limited access to quality education have persisted despite equal funding.

What was the argument made by Texas regarding Black law schools?

They created a Black law school in a courthouse basement to argue it was equal to existing white law schools.

What was the effect of relaxed transfer rules in college football after WWII?

It allowed players to transfer schools without sitting out a year, contributing to a boom in college football.

what happened with the case with Heman Sweat?

Heman Sweatt wants to go to law school at UT but there ain't no Black law school. Texas and other southern states did was that knowing they'd lose to NAACP, they had a policy that told Blacks if they got admitted at any school they told him they'd pay for it

They didn't want court cases IN STATE so they'd help Black students attend OUT OF STATE

UT's faculty and south faculty were less Black than north

Painter, the president of UT, knew they'd lose so what does he do? Create a Black law school in the basement of a courthouse

They argued the mess there was equal in prestige with the actual schoolBc of that Heman Sweatt wins, first Black student in UT

what happened with the Louis Gaines case?

University of Missouri, Louis Gaines wants to go to law school but they don't got a black school so he filed. He goes to Chicago and we never hear from him again

what happened with the Donald Murray case?

1935 Donald Murray wants to go to law school at University of Maryland which doesn't have a black law school. He files a suit and became the first Black student there