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Which of the following best describes the impact of Plessy v. Ferguson?
Which of the following best describes the impact of Plessy v. Ferguson?
- It legalized discrimination in a way that is still being fought against today
- It was the first time race was legalized
- It established legal segregation throughout the country (correct)
- It showed that the Supreme Court considered the nationwide effect of its decision
What did Plessy v. Ferguson legalize?
What did Plessy v. Ferguson legalize?
- The nationwide effect of Supreme Court decisions
- Legal segregation throughout the country (correct)
- The concept of race
- Discrimination that is still being fought against today
What is one long-lasting consequence of Plessy v. Ferguson?
What is one long-lasting consequence of Plessy v. Ferguson?
- Ongoing fight against legalized discrimination (correct)
- The establishment of legal segregation
- The recognition of race as a legal concept
- The Supreme Court considering the nationwide effect of its decisions
What did Plessy v. Ferguson demonstrate about the Supreme Court's decision-making?
What did Plessy v. Ferguson demonstrate about the Supreme Court's decision-making?