Plessy v. Ferguson (Story Time with Mr. Beat)

The video discusses the landmark Supreme Court case Plessy v Ferguson, which upheld racial segregation under the 'separate but equal' doctrine. Homer Plessy, who was one-eighth black, challenged Louisiana's Separate Car Act by sitting in a whites-only train car. His arrest led to a legal battle that reached the Supreme Court, which ruled against him, legitimizing segregation laws. This decision stood until it was overturned by Brown v Board of Education in 1954.

Who was Homer Plessy and what was his significance in the case?

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What were the Jim Crow laws and how did they affect racial segregation?

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What was the Separate Car Act and how did it impact Plessy's actions?

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What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Plessy v Ferguson and its implications?

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How did the case of Plessy v Ferguson influence future civil rights cases?

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