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Plessy Vs. Ferguson Flashcards
This deck covers the key aspects of the Plessy vs. Ferguson case, including its background, legal questions, and impact on racial segregation laws.
When did this happen?
1896
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Definition
When did this happen?
1896
What was the Plessy vs. Ferguson case?
It upheld state racial segregation laws for public facilities under the doctrine of 'separate but equal'.
Who sued who in the Plessy vs Ferguson case?
Homer Plessy was sueing Judge John Howard Ferguson because he made him get out of the white part of the train because he was ⅛ black.
What is the Seperate Car Act?
a law passed by the Louisiana State legislature in 1890 which required 'separate but equal' train car accommodations for blacks and whites.
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Why did Plessy sue?
He bought a ticket in the white section of a train car and wasn't allowed to sit there.
What was the fundamental question asked in the Plessy v. Ferguson trial answer?
It stated whether the 14th amendment violated the Seperate Car Act
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
When did this happen? | 1896 |
What was the Plessy vs. Ferguson case? | It upheld state racial segregation laws for public facilities under the doctrine of 'separate but equal'. |
Who sued who in the Plessy vs Ferguson case? | Homer Plessy was sueing Judge John Howard Ferguson because he made him get out of the white part of the train because he was ⅛ black. |
What is the Seperate Car Act? | a law passed by the Louisiana State legislature in 1890 which required 'separate but equal' train car accommodations for blacks and whites. |
Why did Plessy sue? | He bought a ticket in the white section of a train car and wasn't allowed to sit there. |
What was the fundamental question asked in the Plessy v. Ferguson trial answer? | It stated whether the 14th amendment violated the Seperate Car Act |
What is segregation? | separation of the races |
What did the Supreme Court rule in Plessy V. Ferguson? | Racial segregation in public facilities was legal and acceptable |
How did the Supreme Court vote in Plessy V. Ferguson? | They ruled 7-1 |
Who wrote the opinion in Plessy V. Ferguson? | Henry Billings Brown |
What did the Plessy V. Ferguson trial change after? | It made segregation legal in public workplace |