Plessey vs Ferguson

Plessey vs Ferguson

Assessment

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

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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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