What was the main issue in the case of "Plessy v. Ferguson" (1896)?

A) whether Reconstruction was constitutional
B) whether acts of the KKK were legal
C) whether segregation was unconstitutional
D) whether literacy tests and poll taxes were legal

Question

What was the main issue in the case of "Plessy v. Ferguson" (1896)?

A) whether Reconstruction was constitutional
B) whether acts of the KKK were legal
C) whether segregation was unconstitutional
D) whether literacy tests and poll taxes were legal

anonymous · Answer

I believe it's C- •The issue was can the states constitutionally enact legislation requiring persons of different races to use “separate but equal” segregated facilities?