Plessy Vs Ferguson

Question 1

How did the case begin?

Answer 1

Homer Plessy is denied a seat in a first-class train in Louisana

But Plessy thinks it’s right since he bought a ticket and is 1/8 black

Question 2

Homer Plessy is sued under the?

Answer 2

Under the Civil Rights Act of 1875

Question 3

Plessy lost because they believe?

Answer 3

Separate is equal

Majority opinion is he is too dark to ride the white train

Question 4

Where did the Plessy Vs Ferguson case lead to?

Answer 4

The Supreme Court