Question

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