In the Case of ______, the "Separate but Equal" Decision

question 36

Multiple Choice

In the case of ______, the "separate but equal" decision was hailed by Southern bigots. This decision was significant in that it gave Whites legal support to enforce some of their ideas concerning White supremacy and the separation of the races.

• A) Ohio v. Terry
• B) Young v. Maryland
• C) Plessy v. Ferguson
• D) Maryland v. King

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Definitions:

State Constitutions

The fundamental legal documents establishing the governance structure of individual states within a federation.

Property Qualifications

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A concept in republican ideology that emphasizes the importance of citizens possessing virtue, such as honesty and civic responsibility, for the wellbeing of the state.

Abigail Adams

The wife of President John Adams and mother of President John Quincy Adams, known for her extensive letters advocating for women's rights.