Select the correct answer.



How did the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson contradict the goals of civil rights activists during the Progressive Era?

AIt legalized "separate but equal," maintained segregation, and denied African Americans true equality.

BIt focused only on transportation segregation, while ignoring other forms of discrimination.

CIt required all public facilities to be completely integrated, which was too extreme for most activists.

DIt applied only to private businesses and did not affect government-run facilities such as schools.