Question

It’s well known that Homer Plessy worked with a civil rights group that likely planned this confrontation on the train. Why do you think he chose to do this? Pls help me ASAP!!!!

Answer 1

he wanted to make a difference no matter how small it would be even if it landed him in jail or worse

Answer 2

Synopsis. Born on March 17, 1862, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Homer Plessy was a shoemaker whose one act of civil disobedience helped inspire future generations of the Civil Rights Movement. He challenged Louisiana segregation legislation by refusing to move from a "whites only" railcar in 1896 you can look on pbs.org for more info