Which of the following best explains why plessy v. ferguson is significant?
homer plessy's participation in an act of "planned disobedience" earned him jail time.
homer plessy's act resulted in a court decision that created the "separate but equal" doctrine.
homer plessy's actions did not achieve his goals, but the process for getting a ruling in such matters was finally made clear.
homer plessy's arrest was overturned by the committee of citizens, giving the committee a new-found authority.