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In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson, the United States Supreme Court upheld segregation as long as it was
A) practical.
B) separate but equal.
C) nonviolent.
D) discrete.
Plessy V. Ferguson
A significant 1896 decision by the Supreme Court of the United States that affirmed the legality of racial segregation, as long as the separate facilities were equal.
Supreme Court
The apex judicial authority in the U.S., responsible for interpreting the Constitution and reviewing cases that have significant legal implications nationwide.
Segregation
A policy or practice of separating people of different races, classes, or ethnic groups, especially as a form of discrimination.
- Examine the effects of reforms during the Progressive Era on both American society and the legal framework.
- Scrutinize the impact of the Progressive Era on civil liberties for minorities and the state of racial affairs.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the effects of reforms during the Progressive Era on both American society and the legal framework.
- Scrutinize the impact of the Progressive Era on civil liberties for minorities and the state of racial affairs.
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