CH29-16

What was the primary legal doctrine established by the Supreme Court in Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896?

• Separate but equal

• Civil rights for all

• Judicial review

• Integration of public facilities

How did the ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson impact American society in the early 20th century?

• It led to the immediate desegregation of public facilities.

• It validated the segregation laws, leading to their widespread implementation.

• It was largely ignored and had little impact on laws or society.

• It promoted racial equality and discouraged racial segregation.

Which landmark case directly challenged the "separate but equal" doctrine established by Plessy v. Ferguson?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Marbury v. Madison

• McCulloch v. Maryland

In what way did the civil rights movement of the 1960s address the issues stemming from Plessy v. Ferguson?

• By focusing solely on voting rights

• By advocating for economic equality without addressing segregation

• By challenging segregation and discrimination through protests and legal actions

• By supporting the "separate but equal" doctrine in a modified form

What was the societal impact of the "separate but equal" doctrine on African Americans by the time of the 1960s civil rights movement?

• It had been fully overturned and was no longer a legal issue.

• It led to improved educational and economic opportunities for African Americans.

• It perpetuated systemic inequalities and was a major target of civil rights activism.

• It was supported by major civil rights leaders as a realistic compromise.