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?

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

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

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

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