What was the significance of the 1890 Louisiana Separate Car Act in the Plessy case?
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Correct answer: It was the state law that Plessy was charged with violating
The Separate Car Act was the specific state statute that required railroads to provide separate but equal accommodations. Plessy's refusal to leave the 'white' car led to his arrest and the subsequent legal challenge to this act.
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