Plessey vs Ferguson
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Social Studies
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9th - 12th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Easy
Aaron White
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which group was behind the planning of Plessy's arrest?
The Citizens’ Committee
The Louisiana Legislature
The Railroad Company
The Supreme Court
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What doctrine was established by the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson?
Equal opportunity
Freedom of speech
Right to privacy
Separate but equal
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main focus of the U.S. Supreme Court in Plessy's case?
The 1st Amendment
The Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment
The 2nd Amendment
The 15th Amendment
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Justice Harlan argue about the constitution in his dissent?
It is color-blind and treats all citizens equally
It should be amended to include segregation
It allows for separate facilities
It supports racial segregation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which landmark case eventually overturned Plessy v. Ferguson?
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education
Marbury v. Madison
Miranda v. Arizona
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