Plessy Vs. Ferguson Case Study

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The Plessy vs. Ferguson case introduced the “separate but equal” concept which essentially allowed segregation of “coloreds” from “whites.” Although this concept reinforced Jim Crow laws, it also compelled many people to challenge the constitutional aspect of segregation. Plessy’s determination to resolve the case revealed how strongly African Americans were about the situation. The case became an important landmark in the civil rights movement because it made the corrupt nature of the racial laws during this time period apparent. Ultimately, it drove more people to join the civil rights movement and to improve conditions for African Americans.
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