Plessy v. Ferguson

How did the Plessy v. Ferguson decision shape the course of racial segregation laws in the United States? This lesson and activity examines the circumstances surrounding the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court case decision and its impact. Students will analyze documents and perspectives and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final application question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - Timeline leading up the Plessy v. Ferguson decision and corresponding scaffolding questions
Plessy v. Ferguson 1896 reading passage with corresponding scaffolding questions
Spotlight on: Homer Plessy document with scaffolding questions graphic organizer
Justice Brown on Plessy v. Ferguson majority opinion perspective and questions
Justice Harlan on Plessy v. Ferguson dissenting opinion perspective and questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was the Plessy v. Ferguson decision significant in shaping social and legal attitudes towards segregation and civil rights in the United States?
Answer key for teachers
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