Question

Why would Homer plessy tell the conductor he was colored when he knew it would lead to his arrest?

Answer 1

Homer Plessy told the conductor he was colored when he knew it would lead to his arrest in an effort to protest the violation of the 13th and 14th amendment. His actions brought awareness to the issue.

Answer 2

He told the conductor as a way to protest the 13th and 14th Amendments, so people would take notice of the problem African Americans were having.