What Supreme Court decision upheld segregation laws in the United States?
A. Roe v. Wade
B. Brown v. Board of Education
C. Plessy v. Ferguson
D. Parks v. Birmingham

Plessy v. Ferguson is the Supreme Court decision that upheld segregation laws in the United States, establishing the "separate but equal" doctrine. This decision was later overturned by Brown v. Board of Education , which declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional. Understanding these cases is crucial in studying the history of civil rights in America. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

The Supreme Court decision that upheld segregation laws in the U.S. was Plessy v. Ferguson , decided in 1896. This ruling established the "separate but equal" doctrine, allowing racial segregation in public facilities. It was later overturned by Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, which ruled segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-09