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Question 1

In the 1857 Dred Scott v. Sandford decision, the Supreme Court held that __________.
◦ only Congress could ban slavery
◦ black men were citizens but black women were not
◦ the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional
◦ slavery was immoral and unnecessary

Question 2

In the 1896 case Plessy v. Ferguson, what rationale did the Supreme Court rely on when deciding that segregation in transportation was permissible?
◦ Segregation in public facilities was not unconstitutional as long as the separate facilities were substantially equal.
◦ Segregation was important for maintaining social order, a prerequisite for racial equality.
◦ Jim Crow laws helped African Americans to achieve equality by building character through overcoming adversity.
◦ The equal protection clause applied only to the actions of the federal government, not to actions of private businesses and individuals.


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Marked as best answer by beccaep on Sep 27, 2021

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beccaep

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Reply 2 on: Sep 27, 2021
Excellent


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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