Author

Publication

2003 - Lucent Books, San Diego, Calif, California

Language

English

Word Count

28,000 words, Guess

Page Count

112 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more

Classifications

  • DDC342.73/0873
  • LCCKF223.P56 A15 2003

Alternate Titles

  • Plessy versus Ferguson

Description

Profiles the 1896 Supreme Court trial that tested the constitutionality of laws in the South that enforced racial segregation in train travel, and discusses the impact of the verdict which provided a legal cover for racial discrimination throughout the United States.

Subjects

Topics

TrialsHistorySegregationCivil rightsRace relationsAfrican AmericansTrials, litigation

Genres

  • Juvenile literature
  • Trials, litigation, etc

Series Statement

  • Famous trials

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