Which historical Supreme Court decision has had the most significant impact on desegregation in American schools nationwide?
A) Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
B) Williams v. State of California (2000)
C) Roe v. Wade (1973)
D) Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)

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Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954) was the landmark decision that declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional, overturning the "separate but equal" doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896). This decision had significant impact on desegregation in American schools nationwide by paving the way for the Civil Rights Movement and leading to the desegregation of schools across the country. Williams v. State of California (2000) pertained to education finance and did not address desegregation. Roe v. Wade (1973) concerned abortion rights and did not deal with desegregation in schools.

Which Historical Supreme Court Decision Has Had the Most Significant