Read the passage from the opinion of the court in Brown v. Board of Education, written by Justice Warren.

"We come then to the question presented: Does segregation of children in public schools solely on the basis of race, even though the physical facilities and other 'tangible' factors may be equal, deprive the children of the minority group of equal educational opportunities? We believe that it does.

... To separate them from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status in the community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely ever to be undone.

Segregation of white and colored children in public schools has a detrimental effect upon the colored children. The impact is greater when it has the sanction of the law, for the policy of separating the races is..."

What evidence does Justice Warren give for his reasoning in this passage?

A. empirical evidence, because Warren provides statistics to show how segregated schools are measurably different
B. anecdotal evidence, because Warren is telling personal stories about children who have experienced segregation
C. logical evidence, because Warren is drawing a reasonable conclusion that segregating children is psychologically harmful
D. historical evidence, because Warren describes how segregation of schools first began and why it has continued through the years