Jim Crow Laws

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What were Jim Crow laws primarily aimed at?

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Jim Crow laws were primarily aimed at African-Americans.

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How can Jim Crow laws be best described?

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Jim Crow laws created unequal opportunities for African Americans in housing, jobs, and education.

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During which time period did the Jim Crow laws exist?

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The Jim Crow laws existed from 1877 to the 1960s.

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Who was Jim Crow?

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Jim Crow was a white actor who put charcoal on his face and was portrayed as a 'dim-witted' black slave.

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What was the main purpose of the Jim Crow system?

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The main purpose of the Jim Crow system was to keep African-Americans as second-class citizens.

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What does 'segregation' mean in the context of Jim Crow laws?

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Segregation refers to the enforced separation of different racial groups in public places.

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What was the impact of Jim Crow laws on education for African-Americans?

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Jim Crow laws led to separate and unequal educational facilities for African-Americans.

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What was the significance of the Plessy v. Ferguson case in relation to Jim Crow laws?

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The Plessy v. Ferguson case upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the 'separate but equal' doctrine.

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What were 'Black Codes'?

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Black Codes were laws passed in the South after the Civil War to restrict the rights of African-Americans.

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How did Jim Crow laws affect voting rights for African-Americans?

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Jim Crow laws implemented measures like literacy tests and poll taxes to disenfranchise African-American voters.