The Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson helped overturn the protections of the Fourteenth Amendment for African Americans by
A.
declaring that state laws requiring racial segregation were constitutional.
B.
allowing states to prevent African American men from voting.
C.
denying education to African Americans.
D.
stating that lynching was legal.
say the correct answer and explain why
1 answer
Answer A. Declaring that state laws requiring racial segregation were constitutional. This decision established the "separate but equal" doctrine, which allowed for racial segregation in public facilities, such as schools, transportation, and other public places. This decision overturned the protections of the Fourteenth Amendment, which had granted African Americans equal protection under the law.