Question

in upholding louisianas separate car act, the supreme court claimed that
○ segregation was not the same as discrimination.
○ the fourteenth amendment did not apply to southern states.
○ discrimination was necessary in order to maintain public order.
○ segregation was unconstitutional based on the fourteenth amendment.

Explanation:

In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson (upholding Louisiana's Separate Car Act), the Supreme Court established the "separate but equal" doctrine. They argued that segregation (separate facilities) was not inherently discriminatory as long as the facilities were equal, meaning they claimed segregation was not the same as discrimination. The other options are incorrect: the Fourteenth Amendment does apply to Southern states; the Court didn't claim discrimination was necessary for public order; and they held segregation was constitutional (not unconstitutional) under the Fourteenth Amendment at that time.

Answer:

A. segregation was not the same as discrimination