The video discusses the Supreme Court's ruling in Plessy vs. Ferguson, which reversed civil rights progress by upholding segregation under the 'separate but equal' doctrine. Homer Plessy, a shoemaker, was convicted for violating segregation laws, and the Supreme Court's decision legitimized segregation across the South. This led to widespread inequality, as facilities for African-Americans were inferior. The decision hindered progress towards an integrated society, and the issue wasn't revisited in courts until the mid-20th century.

What was the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling in Plessy vs. Ferguson on civil rights progress?

• It reversed nearly all civil rights progress made during Reconstruction.

• It advanced civil rights significantly.

• It only affected civil rights in the Northern states.

• It had no impact on civil rights.

Who was Homer Plessy?

• A Supreme Court justice.

• A civil rights leader in the 20th century.

• A 30-year-old shoemaker convicted of violating a segregation law.

• A judge who ruled in favor of segregation.

What was the racial background of Homer Plessy?

• He was 1/4 black.

• He was fully white.

• He was 1/8 black.

• He was fully black.

What did the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy vs. Ferguson maintain?

• Only schools could be segregated.

• Segregation was only allowed in public transportation.

• Segregation was legal as long as facilities were 'separate but equal'.

• Segregation was illegal.

How did state legislators respond to the Plessy vs. Ferguson decision?

• They ignored the decision.

• They abolished segregation laws.

• They quickly passed laws reauthorizing segregation.

• They only segregated schools.

What was the reality of the 'separate but equal' doctrine?

• Facilities for blacks and whites were truly equal.

• Black facilities were far inferior to white facilities.

• Black facilities were superior to white facilities.

• There were no facilities for blacks.

What did the Plessy decision hinder for African-Americans?

• Their ability to vote.

• Their freedom of speech.

• Their advancement toward a more integrated and egalitarian society.

• Their access to education.

When was the inequality emphasized by the Plessy decision challenged again in the courts?

• In the late 19th century.

• In the 21st century.

• In the early 20th century.

• In the mid-20th century.