Reconstruction & Jim Crow Laws

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Can laws impact your life? Can they affect your choices, your opportunities, and your power as a citizen?

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Yes, laws can impact various aspects of your life.

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What was the purpose of the Jim Crow laws?

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To enforce racial segregation

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How did the federal government attempt to address the rights of Freed People after the Civil War? Options: By passing the Civil Rights Act of 1866, By establishing the Freedmen's Bureau, By enacting the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments

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All of the above

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What were Black codes, and how did they impact Black people’s freedoms?

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They were laws that restricted Black people's rights and freedoms.

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The 14th Amendment promised:

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Equal protection under the law for all citizens

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What was the significance of the 15th Amendment, and why did it fail to change people’s attitudes about equality?

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It granted African American men the right to vote but did not change societal attitudes.

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Jim Crow laws impacted Black people’s lives economically by:

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Creating economic disparities and limiting job opportunities

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White supremacy justified the exploitation and inequality faced by Black Americans by:

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Promoting the idea of racial superiority

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What challenges did Black farmers face in the post-Civil War era?

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Lack of access to land, Discrimination and violence, Economic exploitation.

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What did the 13th Amendment do?

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made slavery illegal