The courts interpretation of whether the Equal protection clause allowed racial segregation. Explanation: In the Plessy vs. Ferguson case (1896) the Supreme Court justices ruled that "separate but equal" facilities for blacks and white citizens were not a violation of the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment.
<span>Young white men served and fought. Some free Africans served in army. Women raised money, made clothes, served as nurses, messengers, and spies. I hope this helps.</span>