Plessy V Ferguson

What was the central issue in 'Plessy vs Ferguson?

• African-American voting rights

• Segregation on public transit

• Integration of public schools

• War reparations

Why was Homer Plessy chosen to challenge the Lousiana Segregation rail car law?

• He was an expert on railroads

• Because he looked white

• Because he was rich

• Because he was a great actor

New Orleans was a fairly integrated society after the Civil War?

• True

• False

What was the impact of Plessy v. Ferguson on American society?

• It forced integration of the races in the United States

• It legalized segregation of the races

• It allowed African-Americans into new jobs and professions

• It had no effect on our society

What happened to the civil liberties of people of color after the verdict in Plessy v. Ferguson?

• They greatly improved as a result of the ruling.

• They were drastically reduced as a result of the ruling.

• It really had no effect on African-Americans civil liberties.

The Plessy v Ferguson decision established the concept of....

• Separate but equal

• All segregation is unlawful

• Gay marriage

What does 'Separate but equal' mean?

• That all things must be integrated

• That segregation is legal, as long as all things being separated are equal. Example: Separate schools must be the same

• That all things that are separate are equal.

The incident concerning the case of Plessy v Ferguson happened in Chicago.

• True

• False

Homer Plessy was fighting for the right to sit in a first-class railcar.

• True

• False

Homer Plessy was part Creole and white.

• True

• False