Jim Crow Laws

Jim Crow Laws

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English

6th - 10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are Jim Crow Laws?

Back

Jim Crow Laws were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States from the late 19th century until the 1960s.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the main purpose of Jim Crow Laws?

Back

The main purpose of Jim Crow Laws was to keep African-Americans as second-class citizens and maintain racial segregation.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What time period did Jim Crow Laws exist?

Back

Jim Crow Laws existed from 1877 to the 1960s.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What rules came before Jim Crow Laws?

Back

The rules that came before Jim Crow Laws were known as Black Codes.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which public facilities were affected by Jim Crow Laws?

Back

Jim Crow Laws affected schools, housing, public transportation, and other public facilities.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'Whites Only' signify in the context of Jim Crow Laws?

Back

'Whites Only' signs indicated areas that were segregated for white people only, reflecting the discriminatory practices of Jim Crow Laws.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the impact of Jim Crow Laws on African-Americans?

Back

Jim Crow Laws led to widespread discrimination, disenfranchisement, and social and economic disadvantages for African-Americans.

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