The White primary elections endorsed in Jim Crow's formative period were finally challenged in the 1944 ________ decision.

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The 1944 case of Smith v. Allwright declared the white primary elections unconstitutional, stating that they violated the 15th Amendment's prohibition against racial discrimination in voting. This decision was a significant victory in the fight against Jim Crow laws and practices. Shelley v. Kramer (1948) dealt with racially restrictive housing covenants, Williams v. Mississippi (1898) upheld discriminatory voting requirements, and Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) established the "separate but equal" doctrine in public accommodations.

The White Primary Elections Endorsed in Jim Crow's Formative Period