Question

even requiring, their separation in places w to be brought into contact do not necessari of either race to the other... source: ples which legal principle did this 1896 supreme court decision affirm as constitutional? the three - fifths compromise as a basis for representation. the legality of state - enforced racial segregation under jim crow laws. the use of affirmative action to promote racial equality. the requirement for racial integration in public institutions.

Explanation:

The 1896 Supreme - Court case Plessy v. Ferguson affirmed the constitutionality of state - enforced racial segregation under Jim Crow laws with the "separate but equal" doctrine. The Three - fifths Compromise is from the 1780s related to representation in the early US. Affirmative action emerged much later as a way to address past discrimination and promote equality. Racial integration was a goal of the civil rights movement later and was not affirmed in this 1896 decision.

Answer:

B. The legality of state - enforced racial segregation under Jim Crow laws.