In 1892, Homer Plessy was arrested for

A. sitting in a "whites only" rail car.

B. sitting in a "whites only" movie theater.

C. appealing a court decision about segregation.

D. attempting to vote in an election.

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Arabella Singleton

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20 March, 06:03

In 1892, Homer Plessy was arrested for

A. sitting in a "whites only" rail car.

B. sitting in a "whites only" movie theater.

C. appealing a court decision about segregation.

D. attempting to vote in an election.

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Trevin Cooley · Answer 1

He was riding in a "whites-only" train car. Front of the marker placed Feb. 12, 2009, commemorating the planned arrest of Homer Plessy June 17, 1892, for violating the Louisiana 1890 Separate Car Act. He was sitting in the whites' coach when he was asked to move and refused, which led to his arrest

Jewels · Answer 2

Answer is sitting in a "whites only" rail car

In 1892, Homer Plessy was arrested forA. sitting in a "whites only" rail car.B. sitting in a "whites only" movie theater.C. appealing a court decision about segregation.D. attempting to vote in an election.

In 1892, Homer Plessy was arrested for

A. sitting in a "whites only" rail car.

B. sitting in a "whites only" movie theater.

C. appealing a court decision about segregation.

D. attempting to vote in an election.