Question

What was the most important difference between the supreme court’s rulings in Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of education?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The courts interpretation of whether the Equal protection clause allowed racial segregation. Explanation: In the Plessy vs. Ferguson case (1896) the Supreme Court justices ruled that "separate but equal" facilities for blacks and white citizens were not a violation of the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment.

Answer 2

Answer

The courts interpretation of whether the Equal protection clause allowed racial segregation.

Explanation: