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Who was the defendant In the landmark case that ended segregation in the public schools ?

A. Oliver brown

B. The Topeka, Kansas School Board

C. Charles Houston

D. Thurgood Marshall

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The correct answer is:

B. The Topeka, Kansas School Board

Explanation:

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka was a landmark case that ended segregation in schools. The defendant in lawsuits is the entity against whom the lawsuit is filed, so the Board of Education was the defendant in the case.

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