Segregation: As mentioned earlier, segregation refers to enforcing separation between races or ethnicities. It is an important concept to understand when studying desegregation because it represents what was being challenged and dismantled.
Plessy v. Ferguson: Plessy v. Ferguson was a landmark Supreme Court case in 1896 that upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine. It played a significant role in establishing legal precedent for segregation in the United States.
Civil Rights Act of 1964: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It had a profound impact on desegregation efforts by outlawing racial segregation in public schools and other institutions.