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3. How did the case of Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) affect segregation?
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The case of Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) upheld the constitutionality of "separate but equal" racial segregation laws, setting a legal precedent that allowed for segregation to continue in various aspects of American life, particularly in public facilities like schools and transportation. This decision institutionalized racial discrimination and perpetuated segregation for decades until it was overturned by Brown v. Board of Education in 1954.