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Name: __________________________ Subject: US History
Teacher Name: ___________________ Date: ___________________

 

Separate but Equal

 

Introduction:  
  Plessy Vs Ferguson was a landmark United States Supreme Court decision in the jurisprudence of the United States, upholding the constitutionality of state laws requiring racial segregation in private businesses (particularly railroads), under the doctrine of "separate but equal".
Task:  
  * Google or Bing "Plessy Vs. Ferguson" court case read it several times before writing this report.

*Prepare a 2-3 page double spaced report covering the following tasks:

* What was the purpose behind the Case Plessy Vs Ferguson? Describe the purpose of the case in detail.

* What did "Separate but Equal" mean? Do you agree with their decision?

* Was the decision a Black eye for equal rights? Why or why not.

* Would you want to be treated like a minority group during this time frame (1890's)?
Process:  
  Read about the court case highlight details of the decision and the case. Read the Web quest paper first as it will help you understand the questions you will need to answer for the report. Especially look at the task bullet section.
Resources:  
  WWW.google.com
www.bing.com
Evaluation:  
  Your grade will reflect the following:
-Tasks ( * ) complete and accurate in APA report Form. ALL six must be completed
-Report easy to follow "flow of writing" is easy to understand.
-Correct use of vocabulary.
Conclusion:  
  Be prepared to discuss your report with your class mates. Some of this assignment is opinion based; with this understanding give reasons to support your opinion.

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