Question

what did the plessy v. ferguson case establish in the us?
why does justice harlan say that segregation cannot be justified upon any legal grounds?
what does justice harlan believe will come from this ruling?
comparing the south during and after reconstruction
as part of the compromise of 1877 to elect republican rutherford b. hayes following the disputed presidential election, u.s. army troops were withdrawn from the south, marking the end of reconstruction. use the venn diagram table below to compare the south during and after reconstruction.
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Explanation:

1. The Plessy v. Ferguson case established the 'separate but equal' principle in the US. The Supreme - Court ruled that racial segregation was legal as long as the separate facilities were equal.
2. Justice Harlan argued that segregation cannot be justified because the US Constitution is color - blind and there should be no caste or class distinctions among citizens in terms of civil rights. Arbitrary racial separation is inconsistent with civil freedom and equality before the law.
3. Justice Harlan believed that the ruling would arouse race - hate and create and perpetuate a feeling of distrust between races, as it was based on the idea of the inferiority of colored citizens.

Answer:

1. The Plessy v. Ferguson case established the principle of separate but equal in the US.
2. Justice Harlan said segregation cannot be justified because the US Constitution is color - blind and there are no class distinctions in civil rights, and racial separation is inconsistent with civil freedom and equality before the law.
3. Justice Harlan believed the ruling would arouse race - hate and create and perpetuate a feeling of distrust between races.