Comparison of Brown v. Board and Plessy v. Ferguson

Compare the Supreme Court cases of Brown v. Board of Education (1954) and Plessy v. Ferguson (1896).

In your response, explain how the Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education represented a significant departure from the principles established in Plessy v. Ferguson.

Be sure to include specific details about each case and analyze the implications of these decisions on civil rights in the United States.