the origins of segregation\nlegislation is powerless to eliminate racial instincts or to abolish…

the origins of segregation\nlegislation is powerless to eliminate racial instincts or to abolish distinctions based upon physical differences.... if the civil and political rights of both races be equal, one cannot be inferior to the other civilly or politically. if one race be inferior to the other socially, the constitution of the united states cannot put them upon the same plane.\nwhat is the main purpose of this passage?\nto criticize louisiana for its segregation of railroad cars\nto argue against those who oppose segregation\nto defend segregation as an acceptable practice\nto deny that legal segregation is necessary

the origins of segregation\nlegislation is powerless to eliminate racial instincts or to abolish distinctions based upon physical differences.... if the civil and political rights of both races be equal, one cannot be inferior to the other civilly or politically. if one race be inferior to the other socially, the constitution of the united states cannot put them upon the same plane.\nwhat is the main purpose of this passage?\nto criticize louisiana for its segregation of railroad cars\nto argue against those who oppose segregation\nto defend segregation as an acceptable practice\nto deny that legal segregation is necessary

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Brief Explanations:

The passage argues that since legislation can't change racial instincts and if one race is socially inferior, the Constitution can't equalize them, which implies a defense of segregation.

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To defend segregation as an acceptable practice