Read the excerpt from Brown v. Board of Education.In each of the cases other than the Delaware case, a three-judge federal district court denied relief to the plaintiffs on the so-called "separate but equal" doctrine announced by this Court in Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537.The Supreme Court cites these cases because it seeks to
Answer
A
describe the unique situation in Delaware courts.
B
illustrate the racial biases of federal court judges.
C
cite specific legal rulings in order to generalize.
D
share the unique differences between the given cases.
Explanation
The excerpt refers to several cases and explains that the courts in them denied relief using the same doctrine from Plessy v. Ferguson. By pointing to these specific rulings, the Supreme Court establishes a pattern relevant to its broader discussion. Thus, it cites particular cases in order to generalize, making C the correct choice.
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