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What argument did homer plessy have against the Louisiana law that required separate accommodations?
As the justices saw it, the law treated blacks and whites just the same -- both were subject to punishment for being in the wrong car. It seemed to the majority that Plessy's real complaint was that blacks were socially inferior to whites [according to the law], which was not a problem that the law could solve.
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What law did the US Supreme Court uphold in 1896?
Act 111, Louisiana's Separate Car Act of 1890, which required racial segregation in intrastate (inside Louisiana) railway travel. The statute required railroad companies to provide "separate but equal" accommodations for Caucasian and African-American travelers.
What was the argument in the landmark case Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)?
Plessy's Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendment rights were violated.(ALS)
What rivers separate Louisiana and Mississippi?
The Mississippi River separates Louisiana and Mississippi.
What argument did plessy's legal term make in plessy v Ferguson?
In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson, Plessy's legal team argued that Louisiana's Separate Car Act, which required racial segregation on trains, violated the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. They contended that the law denied Plessy equal protection under the law, as guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment. However, the Supreme Court rejected this argument and upheld the constitutionality of "separate but equal" racial segregation.
Is the Adobe InDesign CS5.5 upgrade a separate Adobe product is it required to have Adobe CS5 before CS5.5?
Separate product, it is not required to have CS5.
Did homer plessy desegrate trains in Louisiana?
no, it was "Separate but equal". so there was still segregation.
What was the subject of the Louisiana laws upheld by Plessy v Ferguson?
separate rail facilities
How many seasons are in Louisiana?
Louisiana has four seasons, just as the rest of the states do. While fall and winter seasons of Louisiana are not usually as cold as those of the more northern states, they are still separate, definitive seasons.
What was the ruling in the landmark case Plessy v Ferguson?
The Supreme Court rejected Homer Plessy's argument that the Louisiana law stigmatized blacks as inferior, so they believed the law in no way violated the Fourteenth Amendment.
How were people effected by Jim crow laws?
Jim Crow Laws set the guidelines for segregation of almost all public accommodations. Called "separate but equal," they led to the separation of public facilities into a "White" section, and a "black" section. Unfortunately, "separate but equal" was a lie, and the accommodations for African Americans were by far inferior. This led to African Americans being disadvantaged educationally, socially, and economically.
Which country started the state of Louisiana?
Louisiana before its actual state was french territory. We Americans bought that land for $15 million. So I guess technically America started the separate state of Louisiana (became a state in 1812)
Can officers and enlisted can share living accommodations?
In military living quarters, officers and enlisted personnel typically have separate sleeping and living spaces. However, in certain circumstances, such as deployment or temporary duty assignments, officers and enlisted may share living accommodations based on availability and mission requirements.
