Whatever may have been the extent of psychological knowledge at the time of Plessey vs Ferguson, this finding of the Kansas court is amply supported by modern authority. Any language in Plessey vs Ferguson contrary to the finding is rejected. We concluded that in the field of public education the doctrine of "separate but equal" has no place.

Question

Whatever may have been the extent of psychological knowledge at the time of Plessey vs Ferguson, this finding of the Kansas court is amply supported by modern authority. Any language in Plessey vs Ferguson contrary to the finding is rejected. We concluded that in the field of public education the doctrine of "separate but equal" has no place.

The passage implies that Plessey vs. Ferguson.

1. called for intergration.
2. stated that separtated facilities wer unequal.
3. was based on out bounded psychology.
4. was constitutional
5. applied only to private schools.

Answer 1

Here's the key sentence:

We concluded that in the field of public education the doctrine of "separate but equal" has no place.

Which answer do you think is best?

Answer 2

Based on the passage, the correct answer is:

2. stated that separated facilities were unequal.

Explanation:

The passage states that the finding of the Kansas court is supported by modern authority, implying that the Kansas court concluded that the doctrine of "separate but equal" has no place in the field of public education. This indicates that Plessey vs. Ferguson, which supported the "separate but equal" doctrine, is being rejected because it stated that separated facilities were equal. Therefore, option 2 best aligns with the information provided in the passage.