AP US Historymediummcq1 pt

Brown v. Board of Education (1954) overturned which earlier Supreme Court decision?

A.Marbury v. Madison

B.Dred Scott v. Sandford

C.Plessy v. Ferguson

D.Roe v. Wade

Explanation

Core Concept

Brown v. Board of Education overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine established by Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), ruling that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.

Correct Answer

CPlessy v. Ferguson

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