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New Economic Theories — Unit test

Question 5 • PBCSD_Grade_Forgiveness_2109310_World History_S2_2015

The Plessy v. Ferguson ruling stated that

Answer
A
segregation was unconstitutional.
B
the Fourteenth Amendment was unconstitutional.
C
segregation was necessary to preserve public peace.
D
the Separate Car Act was unconstitutional.

Explanation

In Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), the Supreme Court upheld racial segregation under the doctrine of “separate but equal.” The ruling accepted segregation as a lawful way to maintain public order, matching the choice that says it was necessary to preserve public peace. It did not declare segregation or the Separate Car Act unconstitutional.

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