Where did "separate but equal" come from? Homer Plessy challenged separate railroad cars before the Supreme Court. It didn't go as he'd hoped.
Discussion Question:
Do you agree with the Supreme Court ruling in this case that separate was equal? Why or why not?
Explore the changes in U.S. laws to be more inclusive and closer to the ideal in the Declaration of Independence…all people are created equal.
U.S. History / Government & Civics
Equality
Government
Unintended Consequences
United States
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