Question

Plessy vs Ferguson

Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.

What happened? Summarize the event!

Where did the event take place?

When did the event take place?

Why is this event important to Georgia's history?

Please try to keep everything short

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People involved: Homer Plessy, the Board of Directors of the East Louisiana Railroad, state officials

What happened: In this event, Homer Plessy, who was of mixed racial heritage (part African American and part white), intentionally broke Louisiana's segregation laws by sitting in a whites-only train car. He was arrested and his case eventually reached the Supreme Court.

Where did it take place: The event took place in Louisiana, specifically on the East Louisiana Railroad.

When did it take place: The event occurred in 1892 but had lasting effects on the country.

Why is this important to Georgia's history: The Plessy vs Ferguson case established the principle of "separate but equal" which allowed for legal segregation in public facilities. This ruling influenced Georgia's policies on racial segregation, as it was seen as validation for implementing Jim Crow laws. The case had lasting consequences on civil rights movements and legal battles for racial equality in Georgia and throughout the United States.