1890s: Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
- After Reconstruction ended in the 1870s, Jim Crow laws enforced racial separation in the South.
- In the Plessy v. Ferguson case in May 1896, the U.S. Supreme Court supported laws enforcing racial segregation.
- The Court’s decision endorsed segregation through separate but “equal” public facilities and services for African Americans and whites.
- This ruling established a significant legal precedent that lasted until the 1950s.
- Jim Crow laws perpetuated systemic racial discrimination and inequality.
- The Plessy v. Ferguson decision upheld segregation policies, further dividing American society along racial lines.
List of Major American Historical Events
List of Major American Historical Events: The story of the United States is like a big puzzle made of important moments that changed its path.
Splitting this story into decades helps us see how America grew. From when it fought for independence to when it fought for civil rights, these moments show us how America changed over time.
Let us discuss the Major American Historical Events in detail.