Which of the following statements accurately compares and contrasts the subject matter and outcome of the cases of Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) and Brown v. Board of Education (1954) ?
A) Plessy v. Ferguson focused on the legality of racial segregation in public facilities, leading to the "separate but equal" doctrine, while Brown v. Board of Education challenged racial segregation in public schools and resulted in the overturning of the "separate but equal" doctrine.

B) Both Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education addressed racial segregation, but only Plessy v. Ferguson led to the establishment of segregation as constitutional, while Brown v. Board of Education overturned this precedent.

C) Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education both questioned racial segregation, but only Plessy v. Ferguson resulted in the validation of segregation, while Brown v. Board of Education upheld the principle of racial integration.

D) Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education both dealt with racial segregation, with Plessy v. Ferguson affirming segregation's constitutionality, while Brown v. Board of Education upheld segregation in public schools.