The Plessy v. Ferguson decision of 1896 entrenched the doctrine of "separate but equal," legitimizing racial segregation in public facilities across the South. This ruling led to widespread discriminatory laws and practices, effectively institutionalizing Jim Crow laws that marginalized African Americans and denied them equal rights. As a consequence, segregation became deeply ingrained in Southern society, perpetuating economic, educational, and social inequalities that lasted for decades. The decision also sparked resistance and activism that would eventually contribute to the Civil Rights Movement.
State laws requiring racial segregation were upheld by the Court.
State laws requiring racial segregation were upheld by the Court.
People became more aware of race.apex=)
The decision led to segregation in federal buildings-Apex
People became more aware of race.
black and white southerners were legally segregated
Black and white southerns were legally segregated
black and white southerners were legally segregated
The Plessy v. Ferguson decision in 1896 upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine, leading to widespread institutionalization of racial segregation in the South. This ruling legitimized Jim Crow laws, which enforced segregation in public facilities, education, and transportation, further entrenching systemic racism and disenfranchising African Americans. As a result, it reinforced social and economic inequalities, contributing to a legacy of discrimination that persisted for decades.
Black and white Southerners were legally segregated. -Apex
Black and white Southerners were legally segregated. -Apex
It resulted in the widespread use of slavery in the South