Dred Scott and Plessy v. Ferguson The cases of Dred Scott v. Sandford and Plessy v. Ferguson marked two of the most important decisions and racial projects of United States history. Being able to be linked with the concept of double consciousness, both Plessy and Dred Scott experienced a similar dilemma that they had to deal with. Moreover, with the ending of slavery, the constitution set for this country was not immediately applied for African-Americans. There was a journey of hardship and challenge that was endured by individuals much like Homer Plessy and Dred Scott. Homer Plessy’s story most clearly reflects the concept of double consciousness through his story. Plessy purchased a railroad ticket and proceeded to be seated in a “whites
