Plessy v Ferguson

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What was the outcome of the Plessy v Ferguson case?

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It legalized and codified racial segregation.

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Who was the central figure in the Plessy v Ferguson case?

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Homer Plessy

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What was the racial background of Homer Plessy?

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1/8 Black

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What was the purpose of the Committee of Citizens in New Orleans?

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To challenge the Separate Car Act of 1890

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What did the Plessy v Ferguson decision legalize and codify?

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Segregation and white supremacy