Plessy V. Ferguson
what year was this case in?
1896
Who was Homer Plessy?
He was the black man who sat in a white train car and didn't move because he was fighting for the equality in public areas.
In what State was this Court Case?
Louisiana
How many disney princesses are their?
12
Why was Homer Plessy arrested?
He was arrested because he violated the Jim Crow Laws when he didn't want to move seats from the white section to the black section.
What are the Jim Crow Laws?
A set of racial segregation laws.
What did Homer Plessy work as?
He was a shoemaker.
If a girl fell off a 50 ft ladder but didn't get hurt. How come?
She fell off the bottom rung.
What doctrine was upheld?
The "Separate but Equal" doctrine.
What Committee was Homer in?
In the Citizens Committee.
What will you actually find at the end of every rainbow?
The letter "w."
What other amendment was denied to Homer Plessy?
The 13th Amendment.
what amendment was part of the "Equal Protection Clause" ?
The 14th Amendment.
What never get asked a question but is always answered?
Your cellphone
What did the Supreme Court rule?
That segregated facilities were legal as long as they were equal to the whites.
What was the final voting by the justices in favor?
It was 7-1 in favor of Ferguson.