In the decades following Plessy, the 'equal' part of 'separate but equal' was typically:
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Correct answer: Ignored, as Black facilities were almost always inferior
While the law required facilities to be equal, the reality was that Black schools, transportation, and public services received significantly less funding and maintenance than white facilities. The Supreme Court rarely intervened to enforce the 'equal' standard until the mid-20th century.
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