How did the supreme court case's ruling in plessy v. ferguson affect the lives of african americans? it set the stage for years of racial inequality and segregation in america. it upheld the rights of african americans and set a precedent for similar legislation. it eased restrictions on african americans who wanted to hold federal offices. it restricted blacks from attending public schools.

Match these items. 1 . stephen douglas published "north star" 2 . frederick douglass first african slaves arrived in jamestown 3 . crittenden compromise proposed kansas-nebraska act 4 . republican party extend 36° 30' line to california 5 . abolitionists servitude in exchange for passage to the united states 6 . indentured struggle between proslavery and antislavery groups 7 . jefferson davis formed to prevent spread of slavery 8 . "bleeding kansas" wanted slavery abolished 9 . uncle tom's cabin president of confederacy 10 . 1619 harriet beecher stowe