Which BEST describes the relationship between the decision of Plessy v. Fergusonand the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)?

Question

A.
The NAACP was formed after the court’s decision by the federal government to administrate the construction of separate but equal facilities.
B.
The NAACP was formed to promote the growth of African American businesses in segregated areas created by the court’s decision.
C.
The NAACP was formed in response to the worsening of social conditions for African Americans following the court’s decision.
D.
The NAACP was formed to help organize large-scale acts of civil disobedience to protest the court’s decision.

Answer 1

C. The NAACP was formed in response to the worsening of social conditions for African Americans following the court’s decision.

This option best reflects the historical context of Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), which upheld the doctrine of "separate but equal" and led to the institutionalization of racial segregation, resulting in deteriorating conditions for African Americans. The NAACP, founded in 1909, aimed to combat these injustices and promote civil rights.