In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court focused its decision on the interpretation of the word __________.

Question

A.
proper
B.
equal
C.
constructionism
D.
necessary

Answer 1

In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court focused its decision on the interpretation of the word B. equal. The Court's ruling upheld the doctrine of "separate but equal," which allowed for racial segregation as long as the separate facilities were deemed to be equal.